The fetal period is a short-term stage of fetal development inside the uterus, which begins around the 8th week of pregnancy and ends with childbirth. During this period, active development of the fetus occurs, metabolism between mother and child, as well as the formation of all organs and systems of the child’s body.
The first trimester refers to the initial period of pregnancy, during which the fertilized egg is formed and the embryo begins to develop. From the second trimester, the fetus begins to grow and develop until it reaches maturity before birth. During the third trimester, final preparations for childbirth occur, including the production of amniotic fluid and hormones.
The fetal period is an important stage in the development and growth of a child. The first trimester helps form the rudiments of all the organs and tissues that will be necessary for survival after birth. The second trimester plays a key role in managing the health of mother and baby. It is also important to understand that during the entire fetal period, the mother undergoes hormonal changes in the body, which the female body deals with, and this is associated with high energy costs and stress for the body.
Factors influencing fetal development during the pregnancy period may vary and include the mother's health, her diet,