Month 8 Your Baby Rapid brain growth continues.
Fetus is too big to more around much but can kick strongly and roll around.
You may notice the shape of an elbow or heel against your abdomen. Bones of the head are soft and flexible to make it easier for baby to fit through the birth canal. Lungs may still be immature. If born before 37 weeks, fetus is premature but has an excellent chance for survival. Fetus is now about 18 inches long and weighs about 5 pounds.