Your Baby is the Size of a Straberry

The embryo period ends

Would you believe your baby is only an embryo for one more week and is already developing into a fetus?

The head has straightened out and is more fully developed and the ears are continuing to grow, making baby look more human. Plus, toes are visible, and all of baby's essential organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, liver, and lungs have begun to develop.

The arms and legs in your soon-to-be-fetus are also spontaneously moving now that minuscule muscles are beginning to develop, though you won't feel your tiny dancer for at least another month or two.

Baby's heart is growing fast

At this stage, your baby's heart is developing rapidly and growing bigger by the week. do, be still your beating heart!

The Mutlu Anne app is with you every step of the way on your pregnancy journey.

Thanks for reading.

This Week's Highlights

Getting stronger

This week, tiny muscles are starting to form, but it will be at least another month or two before you'll be able to feel those little punches.

Big-hearted baby

Your baby's heart is growing larger and developing quickly this week. It could even be audible with a hand-held Doppler by now, though you'll probably have to wait a while longer for your doc to let you hear that glorious sound at one of your appointments.