Journey in the Womb

Explore the incredible development of a baby before birth — from the very first moments of life to full-term. Click on any image to see it larger and read a short description of that stage.

Fertilization in the womb

Fertilization

Mitosis

Mitosis

Morula — 32 cells made of stem cells

Morula — 32 cells made of stem cells

Blastocyst — 120+ cells

Blastocyst — 120+ cells

Early Human Development — From Zygote to Blastocyst

Early Human Development — From Zygote to Blastocyst

Week 2 embryo alive in the uterus

Week 2

Week 3 Early Human Development

Week 3

Week 4 embryo with early heart

Week 4

Week 5 The First Heartbeat

Week 5

Week 6 A Face Begins to Form

Week 6

Week 7 Starting to Look Like a Little Person

Week 7

Week 8 embryo in the uterus

Week 8

Week 9 Fingers, Toes, and Facial Features Form

Week 9

Week 10 The Baby Can Bend Arms and Legs

Week 10

Week 10 The Baby Can Move and Stretch

Week 11

Month 3 fetus active in the womb

Month 3

Month 4 Movements Become Stronger & Features Sharpen

Month 4

Month 5 fetus alive in the uterus

Month 5

Month 6 Hearing, Breathing Practice, and Awake/Sleep Cycles

Month 6

Month 7 Hearing, Breathing Practice, and Awake/Sleep Cycles

Month 7

Month 8 Preparing for Birth, Strong Kicks & Fully Formed Organs

Month 8

Month 8 Ready for Life Outside the Womb

Month 9