Mother feels movement. 24 weeks Baby can breathe. Baby is two thirds of its final size. 28 weeks Eyes can open and close. 32 weeks Baby has fingernails and toenails.
Baby starts to gain weight.
Expecting mothers often have questions about the growth and development of their baby throughout pregnancy. While the mother's body changes rapidly and becomes visible, the changes in the fetus remain unseen. It is exciting to think about the wonderful changes the fetus will go through as it progresses during pregnancy. The period of 280 days is calculated from the beginning of the last menstrual period to the time of birth. From the moment of conception, the fetus is constantly changing and growing.