Fetal Development

10 Ways to Help Prevent Birth Defects Before and During Pregnancy

Research shows that many birth defects can be prevented with a little advance planning. So planning for a healthy baby should start well ... Read More

Anatomy of A Fetus: Circulation and Breathing

Learn about a fetus's circulation and breathing.

Anatomy of a Fetus: In The Beginning

There are many changes that make us human--and very early on. But there is another forking of the road as well. As humans, we also differentiate ... Read More

Anatomy of a Fetus: The Brain

Dr. DiLeo illustrates the intricacies of the fetal brain.

Anatomy of a Fetus: The Placenta

As an obstetrician, I am privileged to be in a specialty whose texts are some of the most beautifully written in medicine. ... Read More

Anatomy of the Fetus: The Umbilical Cord

The images conjured by a failing umbilical cord that could potentially cut off a baby's lifeline are scary. Luckily, near-foolproof ... Read More

As Selling Breast Milk Becomes More Popular, the FDA Issues Safety Warning

Breast milk for sale? As more and more moms are sharing breast milk, concerns over safety are being addressed by the Food and Drug ... Read More

Bilingualism in Babies Starts in the Womb

Time for that second-language refresher course? A new study claims that hearing two languages regularly during pregnancy could make your ... Read More

Contemplating the Navel

Omphaloskepsis is a word you won't find in all dictionaries. It refers to the practice of meditating while contemplating one's navel. What is ... Read More

Fetal Heart Development

Hearing your baby's heart for the first time is a never-to-be-forgotten prenatal experience. But how much do you know about fetal heart ... Read More

Fetal Kick Counts

Keeping track of fetal movements is a good way to make sure your baby's doing OK. Learn how to count kicks and find out why this can be an important ... Read More

First Trimester: How Big Is Your Baby?

Your little one is at the beginning of her long and exciting journey of growth and development. Curious about just how big she is today? Track ... Read More

Is Your Anger Affecting Your Unborn Child?

Anger is a completely normal, and usually healthy, emotion. Yet failure to recognize and understand anger can lead to a variety of problems ... Read More

IVF Increases the Chance of Having a Baby Boy

Undergoing IVF? You have a slightly higher chance of needing blue nursery paint versus pink.

Mom’s Diet and Genes Raise Risk for Common Birth Defects

Eating a diet high in fat may put your baby at risk for birth defects, especially congenital heart disease and cleft palate. ... Read More