FOETAL DEVELOPMENT AT 38TH WEEK OF PREGNANCY

Written by theprincelives on 7. December 2015 01:14 o'clock

38 WEEKS (40 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THE LAST NORMAL MENSTRUAL PERIOD)
FULL TERM
At 40 weeks, the foetus is considered full term and ready to be born.
All body parts are fully developed, and the foetus can survive outside of the uterus.
The chest of the fetus is defined, and the breasts extend out.
At the time of birth, a baby can display over seventy reflex behaviors which are automatic and unlearned behaviors essential for survival.
The lenghth of the baby is 14 inches and the weight is 7 pounds.

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