2 Days after Fertilization

The embryo implants itself in the uterine lining after a continous cell division into 2, 4, 8 cells and so on.

18-22 Days

The heart begins to beat.

5 Weeks

The baby's hands and feet can be seen, and its brain waves are detected.

6 Weeks

The baby's can feel pain, and the roots of its primary teeth are detected.

8 Weeks

The baby's crown to rump length (CRL) reaches 3 cm, with all body parts and organs fully formed.

10 Weeks

The baby's nails, toenails and fingerprints are formed.

12 Weeks

All of the baby's sensory organs are formed; it can swallow and spit out the amniotic fluid and kick its feet.

14 Weeks

The baby is able to hear sounds.

4 Months

The baby is able to hear not only external sounds but also its mother's voice and the sound of her heart beating.

5 Months

The baby jumps at strong external stimulations.

6 Months

The baby sends kicks and punches all over its mom's belly using its legs, knees, elbows and hip.

Birth