Your Baby at One Month

As the fertilized egg grows, a water-tight sac forms around it, gradually filling with fluid. This is called the amniotic sac, and it helps cushion the growing embryo.  The placenta also develops. The placenta is a round, flat organ that transfers nutrients from the mother to the baby, and transfers wastes from the baby.  A primitive face will take form with large dark circles for eyes.  The mouth, lower jaw, and throat are also developing. Blood cells are taking shape, and circulation will begin.  The tiny "heart" tube will beat 65 times a minute by the end of the fourth week.  By the end of the first month, your baby is about 1/4 inch long - smaller than a grain of rice!  Please continue to pray for your spiritually-adopted baby and her mother.