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Human Life in the Womb Fertilization:

One little boy begins the first day of his life within his mother's body. He carries with him as much DNA information as 50 sets of a 33-volume encyclopedia.

Day 6-7: Implantation into his mother's uterus begins.

Day 20: His heart, brain, spinal column, his eyes begin to form.

Day 22: His heart begins to beat.

Day 28: This boy is now approximately 1/4 inch long. His blood is different than his mom’s.

Week 4: His muscles are developing, and arms and leg buds are visible. His large, distinct head is clearly identifiable.

Week 5: His face is taking shape; eyes, nostrils & mouth are evident.

Week 6: The brainwaves of this little boy can be recorded. His different muscles begin working together.

Week 8: His fingers and toes are fairly well defined, and fingerprints are permanently engraved on his skin. All of his organs are present, complete, and functioning (except his lungs).

Week 9-10: All areas of his body are sensitive to touch. He sucks his thumbs, swallows, squints, frowns and puckers his brow. If his palm is stroked, he will make a tight fist.

Week 11-12: He now has fingernails, toenails and working taste buds. He can also make all facial expressions, including a smile.

Week 13: Although this baby was already a boy at fertilization, his sex is now identifiable.

Month 4: This little baby's heart is pumping six gallons of blood every day. Rapid eye movement (REM) can be recorded while he's sleeping, indicating that he is dreaming.

Months 5-6: He now weighs about one pound and is a foot long.

Months 7-8: He can open and close his eyes and recognizes his mom's voice.

Month 9: He is ready to be born

 
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