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Spontaneous Movement

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Script: The embryo is becoming more physically active during this time.

Motions may be slow or rapid, single or repetitive, spontaneous or reflexive.

Head rotation, neck extension, and hand-to-face contact occur more often.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period.

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Spontaneous Movement
( 8 weeks)

Reflexive Movement
( 8 weeks)

Motion and Sensation
( 9 weeks)

Sucking and Swallowing
( 9 weeks, 3 days)

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( 10 weeks, 2 days)

Nails and Fingerprints
( 11 weeks)