As an expecting parent, there’s nothing more exciting than watching your baby grow and develop during pregnancy. From the tiny seed of life to a fully-formed little human, the journey of fetal development is nothing short of miraculous. Join us as we take a closer look at how your baby grows and changes week by week throughout pregnancy.

Week 4-8: The Seedling Stage

In these early weeks, your baby is just a tiny embryo, barely visible to the naked eye. At around 4 weeks, your baby is the size of a poppy seed, but by week 8, they’ve grown to about the size of a raspberry. During this time, major organs and structures begin to form, laying the foundation for your baby’s future growth and development.

Week 9-12: The Size of a Plum

As your baby enters the first trimester, they undergo rapid growth and transformation. By week 12, your little one has graduated from embryo to fetus and is approximately the size of a plum. They’re developing fingers and toes, facial features, and even tiny fingernails and toenails.

Week 13-16: Growing Like a Peach

As the second trimester kicks into gear, your baby continues to grow and mature. By week 16, they’re about the size of a peach, measuring around 4-5 inches in length. Their movements become more coordinated, and they may even start practicing swallowing and sucking motions in preparation for life outside the womb.

Week 17-20: The Size of a Banana

Around the halfway point of pregnancy, your baby is approximately the size of a banana, measuring about 6-7 inches long. They’re developing more defined facial features, and you may even start to feel their first flutters of movement, known as “quickening.”

Week 21-24: Getting as Big as an Ear of Corn

As your baby enters the later stages of the second trimester, they continue to grow and mature at a rapid pace. By week 24, they’re about the size of an ear of corn, weighing around 1-1.5 pounds. Their senses are developing, and they’re becoming more responsive to external stimuli, such as sound and light.

Week 25-28: The Size of a Butternut Squash

As the third trimester approaches, your baby’s growth slows down slightly, but they’re still packing on the pounds. By week 28, they’re about the size of a butternut squash, weighing around 2-3 pounds. They’re developing more body fat, which helps regulate their body temperature and stores energy for the big day.

From the size of a poppy seed to a fully-formed little human, your baby’s growth and development during pregnancy are nothing short of extraordinary. By tracking your baby’s growth week by week, you can gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible journey of fetal development and the miracle of life. So cherish every moment of this magical journey, and get ready to welcome your little one into the world with open arms. #BabyGrowth #PregnancyJourney #MiracleOfLife