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14. my understanding is that

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Sun Sep 5, 2021, 07:11 PM

Sep 2021

it's not a fetus at 6 weeks; it's an embryo.

How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?
The first two weeks after conception are known as the germinal stage, the third through the eighth week is known as the embryonic period, and the time from the ninth week until birth is known as the fetal period.Jun 1, 2020

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I am sure many here already know this, but for those who don't, a human fetus at 6 weeks of [View all] Atticus Sep 2021 OP

Yes - as I understand it KT2000 Sep 2021 #1

the pulse helps the cells align. at 6 wks, it's a tube of cells. mopinko Sep 2021 #4

And the heart's circulation isn't "set" until birth, or Ilsa Sep 2021 #9

it pumps the fetuses own blood around mopinko Sep 2021 #22

What about all those frozen embryos that people discard Bev54 Sep 2021 #7

Depends on who you ask. They aren't even embryos yet, just people's hopes & dreams... Hekate Sep 2021 #18

👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #2

And it doesn't matter. I can't be forced to give blood or donate a kidney RandomNumbers Sep 2021 #3

I think that should be -34 weeks instead of 6 weeks MiniMe Sep 2021 #24

Zygote for ten weeks? LakeArenal Sep 2021 #5

Thanks for sharing that. littlemissmartypants Sep 2021 #19

It is not a fetus but an embryo at that stage. Bev54 Sep 2021 #6

Thank you. evolves Sep 2021 #8

Doesn't matter how big it is. If someone doesn't want to be pregnant, they shouldn't have to be. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #10

Exactly. SammyWinstonJack Sep 2021 #12

This gentleman (well, I try) agrees...nt Wounded Bear Sep 2021 #26

Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Sep 2021 #11

And unless I am wrong, iwannaknow Sep 2021 #13

my understanding is that barbtries Sep 2021 #14

+100000 Pachamama Sep 2021 #23

Somebody ought to tell this to baby center.com, they talk about a heartbeat, etc. Jon King Sep 2021 #15

It's a flutter, not a heartbeat. BC should clarify that. ecstatic Sep 2021 #31

Good points. At that stage, it's just an embryo. TheRickles Sep 2021 #16

Honestly, it shouldn't even matter. I know what you mean though. tymorial Sep 2021 #17

I'm weeping with you... albacore Sep 2021 #21

I never heard that before. Its really wonderful tymorial Sep 2021 #25

You deserve it... ALL of it. The shot of "pain in the ass" and everything. albacore Sep 2021 #29

... markie Sep 2021 #20

No, scientific fact never stands in their way. Collimator Sep 2021 #27

I appreciate your post and breakdown tavernier Sep 2021 #28

Kickin' for Truth Faux pas Sep 2021 #30