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How Your Baby Is Growing

Baby at month 7

Month 7

Your baby is about 14 inches long. If born prematurely, your baby would likely survive with special care.

Baby at month 8

Month 8

Your baby is building up body fat. Baby kicks strongly, but is getting too big to move around much.

Baby at month 9

Month 9

Your baby weighs nearly 7 pounds and is about 18-20 inches long. In other words, any day now...

Online Editor: Rademaekers, Ed
Online Medical Reviewer: Dolan, Mary, MD
Date Last Reviewed: 3/25/2006
Date Last Modified: 11/29/2004