SECOND TRIMESTER
Thank you for taking the survey. Here are some of the amazing things happening in the second trimester. Please check out the development in the other stages of development as well. You will likely find some surprises!
As the taste of mom’s food makes its way into the amniotic fluid, the fetus enjoys flavors and becomes accustomed to the food of his culture. A preference for sweets is shown by more frequent and vigorous swallowing after mom has eaten a treat!
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A fetus starts to hear sounds at just 16 weeks and by 22 weeks after conception hearing is complete and functional. The watery sounds of the womb, mom’s heartbeat, and especially mom’s voice comfort the baby. Loud, unfamiliar sounds may cause the fetus to cry - complete with a chin quiver.
I wonder if they get annoyed hearing their own hiccups. Did you know hiccuping starts in the first trimester?
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Around week 23 a fetus begins to experience REM sleep. With so few experiences to draw from, what can they be dreaming about?!
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A FLASH OF LIGHT! A flash of light appeared when you were conceived! In fact, a flash of light appears when every human life is formed. Have you ever heard of that? Come watch this video.
Crying In The Womb
Fetuses in the womb can cry and produce tears!
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This is possible because an unborn fetus has brain waves. Do you know when that develops?
Standing Up In The Womb
Whoa! Look at all this movement!
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Have you seen a baby literally jumping in the womb before? You’ve got to see this.
Sibling Rivalry Starts Early
You heard that right! For multiples, the sibling rivalry begins long before birth. Check out these twins throwing punches in the womb.
