Appreciation of pictures of fetuses at six months of pregnancy: fetal development in the mother\’s body
Six months into pregnancy, the fetus has entered a stage of rapid development. Over the past few months, the fetus has grown from a tiny fertilized egg into a visible life. Now, the fetus has most of its basic organs and tissues, and its body is beginning to take shape. Below, we will take a look at the development of the six-month-old fetus from four aspects.
Body shaping
At six months of pregnancy, the average weight of the fetus is about 600 grams and the length is about 25 centimeters. It can already be called a \”baby\”. At this time, the proportions of the fetus\’ head and body begin to approach each other, and the head gradually becomes more rounded. The fetus\’s hands and feet are fully developed, and the fingers and toes have also been formed. At this time, the fetus\’s skin is still very thin and colorless, and its eyes are still tightly closed. The fetus\’s facial features have gradually become clearer, and eyebrows and eyelashes have begun to grow.
Motor Development
Six months into pregnancy, the fetus’ motor development is also very active. At this time, the fetus can already turn over, kick its legs, clench its fists, and feel external stimulation. The fetal brain has also begun to control muscle movements and can carry out various activities in the mother\’s body. This is important for the healthy development of the fetus because it promotes blood circulation, strengthens bones and muscles, and lays a good foundation for postnatal development.
Respiratory and digestive system
Six months into pregnancy, the fetal respiratory and digestive systems are basically complete. At this time, the fetus has begun to make irregular breathing movements, and may choke and hiccup. The fetal digestive system can already take in and digest the amniotic fluid swallowed by the fetus, thereby providing nutrients for growth. At this time, the liver has begun to secrete bile, and the pancreas has also begun to secrete pancreatic juice to provide support for the development of internal organs.
Auditory and visual development
Six months into pregnancy, the fetus\’s hearing and vision also begin to mature. At this time, the fetus can already hear the mother\’s heartbeat, intestinal peristalsis and breathing, and can feel external sounds. At this time, the inner ear and middle ear of the fetus have completed development, and only the outer ear is still in an immature state. The fetal visual system has also begun to mature, and the eyes can already open and secrete tears, but the retina and brain visual system are still developing.
In short, at six months of pregnancy, the fetus already has many growth and development characteristics. Over time, fetal development will continue rapidly, eventually reaching a mature state.
