Month 9

Your baby continues to grow and mature: the lungs are nearly fully developed. Your baby's reflexes are coordinated so he or she can blink, close the eyes, turn the head, grasp firmly, and respond to sounds, light and touch.
You may notice that your baby moves less now since he or she is more confined in your uterus. Your baby's position changes to prepare itself for labor and delivery. The baby drops down in your pelvis, and usually his or her head is facing down toward the birth canal.
By the end of this month, your baby is about 18 to 20 inches long and weighs about 7 pounds.