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Baby Brain Development in the Womb

Your baby’s brain starts developing almost at the moment of conception, according to the Long Island Spectrum Center website. By the time you are three weeks pregnant, the developing embryo has formed a neural groove, which is the foundation for the brain structure. By the time your baby is born, her brain will have over 100 billion neurons.

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How to Encourage Development in Infants

Every child develops at his or her own pace, but there are many strategies parents can adopt that can provide early stimulation and spark connections between brain synapses. Rather than focus on a particular skill, it is better to immerse your infant in a loving and interesting environment, with plenty of experiences from which to choose. Remember also that hands-on, interactive experiences resonate more than watching videos, even educational videos.

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Pregnancy Development in the Second Trimester

The second trimester of your pregnancy is an important development stage for your baby, and you may begin to notice more changes in your body. As the fetus grows, your abdomen will too, and you may need to put away your normal clothes in exchange for your first maternity outfits. During this time, you will hit a significant point in your pregnancy–the halfway mark.

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Pregnancy Stages of Development

Nine months might seem like a long time to wait for a baby to be born. When you consider, however, all the changes an egg undergoes from fertilization until the end of the third trimester, nine months really isn’t too long to wait. As described by Dr. Carolyn Jacob on the Family Doctor website, pregnancy begins at fertilization and is broken down into three trimesters; each trimester lasts roughly three months.

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Pregnancy Development Stages

While the physical, emotional and spiritual experience of pregnancy is special for each mom, several development stages exist for every pregnant woman. Typically, pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks; your future son or daughter develops over three distinct stages or trimesters. Knowing what to expect during each stage of your pregnancy can help you and your loved ones during this special time in your life.