
Eight weeks. The rapidly-growing embryo is well protected in the foetal sac.

10 weeks. The eyelids are semi-shut. They will close completely in a few days.

16 weeks. The foetus uses its hands to explore its own body and its surroundings.

The foetus can now grab and pull the long umbilical cord. The skeleton consists mainly of flexible cartridge. A network of blood vessels is visible through the thin skin.

18 weeks: Approximately 14cm. The foetus can now perceive sounds from the outside world.

20 weeks. Approximately 20cm. Woolly hair, known as lanugo, covers the entire head.

AND LAST THE BABY BORNS
