At the Fetal Stage?

A fetus is a prenatal human being between the embryonic stage and birth. The fetal stage extends from the beginning of the ninth week after fertilization to about 38 weeks after fertilization, which is the average time of birth. The fetal stage lasts a total of approximately 30 weeks.

What happens during the fetal stage?

Stages of development: During the fetal stage, the brain develops and the body adds size and weight, until the fetus reaches full-term development. Throughout the fetal stage the brain continues to grow and develop, nearly doubling in size from weeks 16 to 28.

When is the fetal stage?

After the embryonic stage, the fetal stage begins and your baby is called a fetus. This stage runs from the 11th week until birth. Your baby will grow longer and gain weight quicker.