Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

MATERNAL HEALTH INFORMATION REGULATIONS 1999 (1999 NO 15) - SCHEDULE

    SCHEDULE     (See par 4 (b))

MATERIAL TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PAMPHLET

Foetal development
This information has been approved under the Maternal Health
Information Regulations 1999.

Development begins on the day of fertilisation, which is usually two
weeks after the start of the last menstrual period.







Picture of Foetus
at 6 weeks
2 weeks
When you miss your first period the human
embryo is too small to be seen with the naked
eye (0.25 cm).
6 weeks
By the time of your second missed period the
embryo is 1.2 cm long. The heart has been
beating for two weeks and limbs are beginning
to develop.
8 weeks
Your embryo is now 3 cm long and weighs 15 grams. The embryo has
arms, legs, fingers and toes.




Picture of Foetus
at 11 weeks

10 weeks
The foetus is about 6 cm from head to rump
and weighs 30 grams. The heart beat can be
detected electronically. All major body organs
are formed. The foetus begins small
movements that cannot yet be felt by the
mother. Fingernails are now developing.

12 weeks



Picture of Foetus
at 12 weeks

The foetus is about 8-9 cm from head to rump
and weighs 45 grams. The foetus is able to
swallow and the kidneys are able to make
urine. Tests will be able to tell if it's a boy or a
girl.
14 weeks
The foetus is 12 cm, the legs are developed
and the weight is 100 grams.
16 weeks
By this time the foetus will be fully formed and will continue to grow until
delivery of the baby around the 40 ^th week.

Endnote

Notification

1     Notified in the Gazette on 1 September 1999.

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