Day 1 - conception

1 Week - attaches to wall of womb

2 Weeks - stops mother's menstrual cycle

3 Weeks - HEART IS BEATING

6 Weeks - brain waves measurable and moves and responds to touch

8 Weeks - heartbeat can be heard on ultrasonic stethoscope or Dopple

• HEART has been beating for one month
• EKG electrocardiogram can be done
• BRAIN WAVES were measurable 2 weeks ago
• FEELS PAIN and responds to touch
• SUCKS THUMB
• GRASPS - instrument placed in his/her palm
• SWIMS - with a natural swimmer's stroke

2 1/2 Months - Body completely formed, even fingerprints

3 Months - All organ systems functioning

3 months + - Nothing new develops or functions; there is only growth in size and maturity.