How Your Baby's Growing:
G
et ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your
baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an
avocado:
4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much
more developed, and his head is more erect than it has been. The
patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable
yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening
inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of
blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby
develops.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado:
4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much
more developed, and his head is more erect than it has been. The
patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable
yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening
inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of
blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby
develops.
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