Growth continues, but no new structures form after this point. HEAD Eyes are at final destination and face forward rather than to the sides and reflexes, such as blinking, develop. Ears move to final position and stand out from head.
Meconium is the product of cell loss, digestive secretion and swallowed amniotic fluid.
The umbilical cord system continues to grow and thicken as blood travels with considerable force through the body to nurture the fetus. The placenta is now almost equal in size to the fetus.