Table 22.1: (continued)Image Developmental characteristics
- Internal ears and eyes are developing.
- Nails have appeared on fingers and
toes. - Reproductive organs have developed
into either male or female organs. - Brain is developing rapidly.
- Lungs are developing, but breathing is
not yet possible. - Fetus is active, and mother may start
to feel fetus moving. - Eyes are fully formed.
- Eyelashes and eyebrows are present.
- Hair has started to grow on the head.
- Lungs are almost completely devel-
oped but unable to breathe on their
own. - Muscles and bones are developing
rapidly. - Muscle tone is increasing.
- All organs are completely formed and
functioning. - Fat is accumulating quickly.
- Weight is increasingly rapidly.
- Fetus is fully developed and ready to
be born.