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

RISKS FOR MOTHER AND BABY

Premature birth

Chromosomal disorder

Teratogens

Malnutrition

Fetal alcoholic syndrome