Although the gender of the baby was determined from the moment of conception, it’s now when the genitals are taking shape. The intestines are settling further into the abdomen and the pancreas, a very important organ, is already producing insulin. This will help him manage the glucose he will receive from you through the placenta. Another essential organ, the liver, which is in charge of cleaning blood and collecting nutrients, is already starting to perform its functions.

The size of his head is more in proportion to his body now and so are his ears and eyes that are settling into their final position, which gives him a more baby-like appearance. His fingers which were webbed before are now separated and there is a new development: the vocal cords are starting to develop.