The first stage of fetal development is the embryo stage. This is basically just the point where there are two layers of cells. From this point, the cells begin to divide, and several cells are created and begin forming the organs of the infant.
Late in the third trimester
Organogenesis occurs within the first trimester of fetal development.
There major phases of antenatal development are commonly divided into three trimesters. The first trimester involves embryogenesis. The second and third trimester involves fetal development. The pregnancy is considered viable from the third trimester onwards.
There are three trimester in pregnancy. Each trimester is three months. Each trimester indicates specific fetal development. Based on trimester physician can compare the growth of the fetus and see if there any abnormalities and also decide which medication to use.
The fetal infection rate is above 60% if maternal infection occurs during the third trimester, but the most severe fetal complications occur with first-trimester infection.
The stages of fetal growth and development are divided into three trimesters. During the first trimester, major organs begin to form. In the second trimester, the fetus grows rapidly, becomes more active, and the organs continue to develop. The third trimester is characterized by further growth and development, as well as the maturation of the fetus's organs in preparation for birth.
The fetal period of development occurs during the third stage of prenatal development, which is the fetal stage.
All stages of fetal development are important. The stages where the fetal development are most susceptible to developmental problems are the earliest ones. This is because the embryo starts out as one cell and then multiplies itself. This is the most crucial and vulnerable part of development because there are so few cells that any abnormality in the embryo's environment can lead to defects and even still birth.
During the 4th month, the first month of the second trimester, the greatest amount of fetal growth occurs.
A large increase in fetal growth occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy. This is when the baby gains the most weight and develops important organs and systems. The rapid growth during this period is crucial for the baby's overall health and development.
The pig has it's most drastic growth in the third trimester. From day 56 to day 100 it grows from 40mm to 220mm. The third trimester begins at 76 days. From Day 100 to day 114 the pig grows another 80mm. This is the time it is born. Human growth stays at an almost constant rate throughout development. In the third trimester the baby begins at about 250mm. The child then grows at a constant rate. At 252 days the child is 340mm. This is around the time of birth.
Fingerprints begin to form around week 13-19 of fetal development. The ridges and swirl patterns start to develop on the fingertips due to the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. By the end of the first trimester, the fingerprints are typically fully formed.