The fetal development that happens during the third month of gestation

Week 9

During the beginning of the third month, one of the significant baby development stages is the formation of teeth and taste buds. The muscles start to form, and the fetus looks more like a human; however, the head is still 50% of its actual length.

Week 10

In this week, the fetus's webbed hands and feet fully develop into hands, arms, fingers, toes, and feet. The fingernails, toenails, and external ears begin to form. Also, external genitals begin to start, but it is too soon to see them on ultrasound.

Week 11

By this period, the baby performs movements like opening and closing its fists and mouth. During this baby development stage, the baby's knees, elbows, and ankles work, but it is too soon to feel any kicks. In this phase, the bones harden; however, the skin is still see-through.

Week 12

By the end of the last week of the first trimester, the organs, limbs, and muscles are present and will continue to develop to become fully functional. The fetus is drinking and peeing bile juice, and the circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems are working, and the liver produces bile juice.

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