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Somersaults


6 months, 1 week

From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: Through a series of step-like leg motions similar to walking, the fetus performs somersaults.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
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