Life Before Birth

Birth marks not the beginning of life, but a change in location and the means of obtaining food and oxygen. In fact, an individual’s life begins at the moment of conception — normally about 9 months before his or her birthday.

By eight weeks after conception, all the body systems are present. The baby's heart has already been beating for several weeks, pumping blood throughout his body.

The baby is able to feel pain and may be starting to suck her thumb.

By seven months, the baby can hear and recognize his mother's voice. He sleeps and wakes and practices breathing the amniotic fluid in and out.

Educational Resources
(Order these from the web sites of the artist, Linda Brenegan)

Watch Me Grow!
(illustrated brochure showing the baby's progress from conception to birth)

Little One Poster Series
(set of ten 16" x 20" posters showing month by month development)