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Pregnancy Snapshot

The first week

(Ages are referenced from time of conception. One month equals 4 weeks.)
 
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Pregnancy Pictures

 
Fertilization

Development begins with a single-cell embryo at conception!!! (Age: 0 days) Play Movie
Two-Cell Human Embryo

One cell becomes two. (30 to 36 hours) Play Movie
The Human Morula

With 12 to 16 cells, the embryo is shaped like a tiny bunch of grapes. (3 days) Play Movie
Blastocyst with Inner Cell Mass

The site of the future back and chest can be seen. (4 days)
Early Implantation

The embryo begins to implant in the womb. (6 days) Play Movie


*All prenatal ages are referenced from the time of fertilization (or conception).
One month is defined as exactly four weeks.