I'll bet you have questions!
- How can I find out for sure?
- Where should I go?
- Who should I tell?
- What do I do now?
- How can I afford this?
- What are my options?
- Who will help?
Need answers? Muskegon Pregnancy Services is ready to help! Call us for you free and confidential consultation at 726-2677 today.
Parenting?
Q: How can I learn to be a good parent?
A. Parenting can be an exciting phase of life. We can provide you with information on raising a healthy, happy child.
Q. Are there doctors that you can recommend?
A. Yes, we can provide a referral list for physicians, for pregnancy programs like MOMS and WIC, for education continuation, and other community help agencies.
Q. Where can I get assistance for things like baby clothes and supplies?
We are happy to help you with baby clothing and other items. If necessary, we will also refer you to other local agencies who can help you.
Q. Can my boyfriend/husband come with me?
Yes! We welcome your partner or parents to visit Muskegon Pregnancy Services with you. We also have a male advocate to work one-to-one with your partner, helping him to understand his parenting responsibilities and how he can provide support for you.
Fetal Development-
Major Milestones after Conception:
Week 1: Baby attaches to the uterus.
Week 3: Baby's heart starts beating.
Week 4: Baby's brain and spinal cord are developing.
Week 5: Facial features are visible, hands and feet are forming.
Week 6: Baby is 3/4 inch tall, brain waves are measurable, fingers and toes are forming.
Week 7: Baby begins to coordinate movement and possibly suck thumb.
Week 8: Every organ is now present that will be found in a fully developed adult.
Week 9-12: Baby is 3 1/2 inches tall, Baby can smile, sleep, exercise, and feel pain.
Month 4: By the end of the month the baby is 8-10 inches. The mother begins to "show".
Month 5: Baby is now 12 inches. Mom is feeling movement.
Month 7: The baby now uses the four senses of vision, hearing, taste, and touch. Baby recognizes mom's voice.
Month 9: Month ends with baby's birth! This baby whose life began at conception is now ready to take on the world!