• The fetus becomes more active, turning from side to side and sometimes head over heels.
• The fingernails have grown to the tips of the fingers.
• The fetus sleeps and wakes at regular intervals.
• The fetus has a month of rapid growth. At the end of the fifth month, the fetus is 8 to 12 inches long and weighs 1/2 to 1 pound.

Month 6

• The skin is red and wrinkled and covered with fine, soft hair.
• The eyelids begin to part and the eyes open.
• The finger and toe prints can be seen.
• The fetus continues its rapid growth. At the end of the sixth month, the fetus is 11 to 14 inches long and weighs 1 to 1 1/2 pounds.
• If born now, the fetus might survive with intensive care.

Month 7

• The fetus can open and close its eyes and suck its thumb.
• The fetus exercises by kicking and stretching.
• The fetus responds to light and sound.
• If born now, the fetus has a good chance for survival.
• The fetus is now about 15 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds.