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Baby’s Pregnancy Calendar |
The Morula and Blastocyst
Here’s what Baby’s baby was up to on August 19...
- The hormone hCG triggers a positive pregnancy test. (8 days)
- Cells in the womb near the embryo are loaded with nutrients.
- The amniotic sac begins forming. (10 days)
- Implantation is complete and the placenta is starting to form. (12 days)
- The embryo is now symmetrical about the midline. (13 days)
| Weight | Length (Diameter) | Total Heartbeats | |
| 0.1 mg | 0.1 mm | 0 |
| "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men [and women]."
Frederick Douglas |