Top 10 Mind-Blowing Images Of Human Life In The Womb

National   |   Steven Ertelt   |   Sep 12, 2013   |   11:06AM   |   Washington, DC

As LifeNews continues to report, pro-life advocates are pushing pro-life listicles on the Buzzfeed social media web site. Buzzfeed gives pro-life groups an opportunity to expose the pro-life message to people who may not otherwise see it through traditional social media.

National Right to Life, Live Action and other groups have gotten in on the community forum Buzzfeed provides and, now, Personhood USA has a new list of amazing images of fetal development.

As the group says in its Buzzfeed post: “You started your life in the womb. And you won’t believe your eyes when you see these incredible images of human development before birth!” From its post:

1. At just 4 days after fertilization…

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At just 4 days after fertilization...

What? That zygote doesn’t look human? Well, scientifically, it is! It’s growing, so it must be alive. It has human parents, so it must be human. In fact, since fertilization, that zygote has possessed a predetermined sex (it’s a girl!) and her own unique set of human DNA. Her DNA will guide her body’s development over the next nine months (and its entire lifetime!). Remember, don’t judge or discriminate against other human beings just because they don’t look like us!

2. At just 5-6 weeks of gestation…

At just 5-6 weeks of gestation...

Despite being only a quarter of an inch long, her nose, mouth, and ears are already taking shape! Her heart is beating about 100 times a minute (almost twice as fast as yours) and blood is beginning to circulate through her body. Brain waves have been detectable for at least 2-3 weeks already!

3. At just 7 weeks gestation…

At just 7 weeks gestation...

4. At about 10 weeks…

At about 10 weeks...

All of her major body functions are up and running: the kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver are all working. Her tiny arms and legs can already start to flex. Most abortions in the United States take place around this time. If she’s lucky, her mom will love her enough to let her live.

5. At 12 weeks…

At 12 weeks...

Her muscles are beginning to bulk up, so she’s busily stretching and kicking. If you put your hand on your tummy, she’ll likely wiggle in response because her reflexes are starting to develop, although you won’t feel it yet.

6. At 16 weeks gestation…

At 16 weeks gestation...

This week, the baby is going through a growth spurt. Soon she’ll be growing locks of hair on her head and she’s already started growing toenails. Every day, her heart pumps about 25 quarts of blood through her body.

7. Sucking her thumb at about 18-20 weeks gestation…

Sucking her thumb at about 18-20 weeks gestation...

Right about now, she has her own unique set of fingerprints.

8. At 6 months gestation…

At 6 months gestation...

The baby can now respond to external sounds by moving and increasing the pulse. A mother may notice jerking motions if the baby hiccups!

9. Around 6-7 months gestation…

Around 6-7 months gestation...

10. At around 8 months gestation…

At around 8 months gestation...

This baby can hear and is beginning to recognize her mother’s voice. Her skin is pink and she already is beginning to get that cute, chunky appearance that newborns have. That extra fat is very important, because it allows the baby to regulate her temperature after birth.