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KAYLIN STARNES Child Development November 4,2013 B4.
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Transcript of KAYLIN STARNES Child Development November 4,2013 B4.
24 WEEKS
The child is now gaining around 3 ounces (90
grams) a week.
The eyelids can be seen very clearly
If born at this stage is officially considered viable,
they may well be able to survive.
The lungs are developing branches of the
respiratory tree and cells that produce surfactant
25 WEEKS
The unborn child is 34 cm in length and weighs
almost 690 grams.
Bones are becoming solid, hands are now fully
developed.
The brain is growing rapidly, the brain cells are
starting to mature.
The sexual organs are fully developed.
26 WEEKS
The baby measures 14 inches long and
weighs over 1.7 pound.
The baby's eyes begin to open around
this time.
The fetus makes breathing movements, but there is
no air in the lungs yet.
27 WEEKS
The fetus weighs almost 2 pounds now and
is about 14.5 inches long.
Your baby's hearing continues to develop.
The eyes can blink, open and close.
The retina at the back of the baby's eyes
is beginning to develop.
EFFECTS ON MOTHER
The hair on your head begins to grow.
You cant move around gracefully
Blood pressure increases
Back is in pain
Leg muscles begin to cramp