Baby Growth in the Womb – Week by Week Development

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that lasts approximately 40 weeks, divided into three trimesters. During this time, a single cell transforms into a fully developed baby.

First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)

Week 1-2: Conception and Implantation

The first week begins with the start of your last menstrual period.

By the end of the second week, ovulation occurs, and fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube.

The fertilized egg, known as a zygote, travels to the uterus for implantation. Week 3-4: Formation of the Embryo

The zygote develops into a blastocyst and embeds itself into the uterine wall.

The placenta and amniotic sac begin to form.

The baby is now called an embryo, and the neural tube (which becomes the brain and spinal cord) starts developing.

Week 5-6: Heartbeat and Basic Organs Develop

The tiny heart begins to beat and can be detected via ultrasound.

The neural tube fully closes, and early brain structures form. #pregnancy #garbhasanaskar #ayurveda #ayurvedaclinic #