Fetal Development

Fertilization Fetal development starts with the process of fertilization. It starts when the female ovulates producing an egg. This egg then travels into the fallopian tube where it waits to be fertilized. Once sperm enter the body they must travel up the uterus until they make their way up to the egg. Once at the egg the sperm try to get in. They sperm wiggle their tails until they make it in. Once it makes …

…towards the mother's breast by instinct. This helps to teach the baby how to suck. The baby will feed up to ten times a day. The mother's breasts may become swollen and tender due to the production of milk. The mother's milk is loaded with nutrients and minerals that is essential to the development of the baby. It is recommended that the child be breast-feed for at least 3 months and if at all possible longer.