The Beginning

We see almost every day a pregnant women. It seems very simple to conceive a child probably because we see it so often. However it is not a simple task. Many connections must be made, precisely one after another as if setting of a chain reaction. The mother must be extremely careful to take good care of herself for her actions will effect her child's development. 
I find it really interesting how the brain is developing as we are beginning to form inside our mothers womb. It is a fascinating process that we all go through but were unaware of it until we learn about how we came to be. We were all tiny cells that came together and continued to multiply over and over again until they began to take shape. A brain, spinal cord, heart, eyes, hands, etc. All from these cells. 
The brain begins to form fairly early compared to the other parts of our bodies. The brain is said to begin taking its form around the second week of life. That is super insane. How can cells form together and create all these things. The brain is forming itself as is the spinal cord, midbrain, hindbrain, and forebrain. All are needed for specific purposes which we consider to be mundane. 
The other interesting thing its the neurons and how they develop. Their development is divided into five parts: Proliferation, migration, differentiation, myelination, and synaptogenesis. These are all very crucial for neurons as they need to be ready to face the outside world. Each stage helps the neuron mature and grow so they can be in tip top shape.