a baby human in the womb

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb."

Psalm 139:13 ✝️

Week 7

Baby is about 0.5 inches long, and their brain is growing rapidly. The heart is beating at about 100 to 180 beats per minute.

Week 9

Baby is about 1 inch long, and their fingers and toes are starting to form. They are developing their reproductive organs.

Week 12

Baby is about 2 inches long, and their face is starting to look more defined. They have started to develop their reflexes.

Week 19

Baby is about 6 inches long, and they are starting to develop their sense of touch. They have started to grow their hair.

Week 26

Baby is about 14 inches long, and their eyes are beginning to open. They have started to develop their lungs.

A Word of Encouragement

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it can also feel confusing, overwhelming, or unexpected. Many women find themselves facing pregnancy without preparation or a clear plan for parenting their baby and that can bring fear, feelings of uncertainty, and big questions.

This website exists to offer encouragement to you and to provide helpful information and support during the time of your pregnancy. You deserve a place where you can slow down, gather your thoughts, and feel supported without pressure. Though we are not a pregnancy care center and do not provide pregnancy care services, we provide information to support you as you seek to gain the clarity you desire in planning and preparing for parenthood.

You are not alone. Many women have walked this road before you, and hope is still possible, even when the path ahead feels unclear.

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