Skip Navigation

Little One Pregnancy Place  

Image Gallery

A Little Smile

5 months, 1 week

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Note:

Babies are far better off staying in the womb until at least 36 weeks after fertilization. Premature birth is never preferred, but is sometimes necessary and even unavoidable. For more great expressions, play the movie.

Label Key:

  • 1. umbilical cord around neck
  • 2. slight smile

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
Hide Labels | Larger | Play Movie #80
A Little Smile
A Little Smile
( 5 months, 1 week)
Close-up Mouth and Lips
Close-up Mouth and Lips
( 5 months, 1 week)
The Face
The Face
( 5 months, 2 weeks)
Face, 22-Week Fetus
Face, 22-Week Fetus
( 5 months, 2 weeks)
The Eyes are Open
The Eyes are Open
( 6 months)
The Face and Left Upper Limb
The Face and Left Upper Limb
( 6 months, 1 week)
Previous Set Previous Picture Next Set Next Picture
Tell your story. Create your own pregnancy calendar.
Free resources and training for educators