Child Development - Learn how a fetus grows throughout the nine months of pregnancy. Embryo, fetus, development, pregnancy. Your Baby Fetus can open and close its eyes, suck its thumb and cry. Exercises by kicking and stretching.
Fetus responds to light and sound.
If born now, fetus has a good chance for survival. Fetus is now about 15 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds. If your ankles and feet swell from standing, lie down with your feet raised. If swelling lasts longer than 24 hours, or if hands and face swell suddenly, call your health care provider. Stretch marks may appear on the abdomen and breasts as they get bigger.