KAYLIN STARNES Child Development November 4,2013 B4

24 WEEKS  The child is now gaining around 3 ounces (90 grams) a week.  The eyelids can be seen very clearly  If born at this stage is officially considered viable, they may well be able to survive.  The lungs are developing branches of the respiratory tree and cells that produce surfactant

25 WEEKS  The unborn child is 34 cm in length and weighs almost 690 grams.  Bones are becoming solid, hands are now fully developed.  The brain is growing rapidly, the brain cells are starting to mature.  The sexual organs are fully developed.

26 WEEKS  The baby measures 14 inches long and weighs over 1.7 pound.  The baby's eyes begin to open around this time.  The fetus makes breathing movements, but there is no air in the lungs yet.

27 WEEKS  The fetus weighs almost 2 pounds now and is about 14.5 inches long.  Your baby's hearing continues to develop.  The eyes can blink, open and close.  The retina at the back of the baby's eyes is beginning to develop.

EFFECTS ON MOTHER  The hair on your head begins to grow.  You cant move around gracefully  Blood pressure increases  Back is in pain  Leg muscles begin to cramp

RISKS FOR MOTHER AND BABY  Premature birth  Chromosomal disorder  Teratogens  Malnutrition  Fetal alcoholic syndrome