WEBVTT

1
00:00:05.000 --> 00:00:10.000
By the time the fetal phase is reached at 9 weeks after conception,

2
00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:14.000
all organ systems are present, although they are not yet fully functional.

3
00:00:14.000 --> 00:00:20.000
During the time remaining until birth occurs at about 38 weeks after conception,

4
00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:25.000
each of the organ systems continues to mature, preparing the fetus for life outside the womb.

4
00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:30.000
Now let’s take a closer look at each of these phases.