At the moment of conception:
All the biological components for this unique baby are present – including:
14 week old fetus
- 23 chromosomes from each parent
- blood type
- fingerprints
- sex
At 21 days after conception:
Your baby’s heart starts beating
At 6 weeks after conception:
Your baby’s brain waves can be detected
At 8 weeks after conception:
All of your baby’s internal organs are present – including heart, lungs, kidneys
At 10 weeks after conception:
Your baby’s fingernails are formed
At 12 weeks after conception:
Your baby can suck its thumb!