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Twenty Second Week
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Timing
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Source |
A significant increase in fetal breathing
occured after giving glucose to the mother.
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22nd week after conception |
Nijhuis/Viser, p 19 |
| A fetus born at this time will attempt
to breathe. |
22nd week after fertilization |
Williams, p 154 |
| Eyebrows are usually recognizable. |
End of 22nd week after fertilization |
Williams, p 154 |
| Eyelashes are usually recognizable. |
End of 22nd week after fertilization |
Williams, p 154 |
| "Blink-startle" response
have been reported. |
22nd & 23rd weeks after fertilization |
Moore, p 114 |
| "Blink-startle" responses
to vibroacoustic stimulation have been observed. |
22nd & 23rd week after conception |
Birnholz & Benacerraf, p 516 |
| The fetus apparently hears some sounds
in utero. |
22nd - 24th weeks after fertilization |
Williams, p 169 |
| A premature fetus born at this time
may survive if given intensive care. |
22nd - 25th weeks after fertilization |
Moore, p 114 |
| The skin of the fetus is reddish and
has a wrinkled appearance. |
During the 6th month after fertilization |
Sadler, p 114 |
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