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Fetal Development: Week 8

Week 8

  • Formation of all major body organs and systems begin.
  • Eyes, ears, nose, lips, tongue and buds for teeth are formed.
  • Organs begin to be controlled by the brain.
  • Fingers, toes, ankles and wrists are completely formed.
  • The fetus weighs less than one ounce and is approximately .68 inch long by the end of Week 8.

A dime is approximately 0.68 inches in diameter.

Click here for a list of clinics offering free pre-natal ultrasounds

Click Here to go to Pre-Natal Care Page (Step 3 of 5)

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