Sequence of having a tiny human by Wil Laber-Melcher

Ovulation

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Egg is released from Ovaries into Fallopian tubes

Fertilization

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Egg and sperm meet, sperm goes into egg.

Zygote

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Fertilized Ovum, travels down the Fallopian tubes.

Blastocyst

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Zygote becomes Blastocyst in the Uterus, which is essentially a ball of cells. Start burrowing into the lining.

Implantation

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The Blastocyst attaches itself to the uterine lining. Starts to become an Embryo.

HCG & Test

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HCG levels start rising, pregnancy can be detected using an at-home test.

Embryo

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After the Blastocyst embeds itself into the lining, it becomes an Embryo. The Embryo continues growing for the next five weeks, developing major systems.

Amniotic Sac

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A fluid filled sac that surrounds the Embryo, protects it.

Placenta

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Tissues that form in the uterus, supplies the baby with nutrients and oxygen.

Umbilical Cord

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Ropelike structure that connects the Embryo to the placenta.

Fetus (8 weeks)

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Is now considered to be "human" or a fetus, has human-like features.

2nd Trimester (14 weeks)

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2nd Trimester starts

Gender

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Gender is now visible via Ultrasound

Braxton-Hicks

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Contractions start happening, however, can be mistakes for baby breathing or hiccups.

3rd Trimester

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3rd Trimester starts, 28 weeks in.

Full Term (37 weeks)

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Baby is now considered "Full Term" after 37 weeks.

Labour

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The baby starts preparing for birth.

Delivery

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The baby is delivered!

Afterbirth

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Like a 2nd delivery, the placenta and umbilical cord are delivered.