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Risks of Birth Defects
The risk of an infant having a birth defect varies according to the ...

Contemplating the Navel
Contemplating the Navel

Your Prenatal Vitamin Primer
Good prenatal care means visiting the obstetrician even before you ...

Folic Acid: Why, When, and How to Get the Right Amount
Folic acid, folates, NTDs, supplementation ... what's it all about? ...

Fetal Kick Counts
Keeping track of fetal movements is a good way to make sure your baby's ...

Understanding Fundal Height Measurements
What exactly is your doctor doing when she pulls that tape measure over ...

Your Growing Belly: What Your Bump Reveals about Baby
Too big? Too small? Pregnancy bumps come in all shapes and sizes. Find ...

Choroid Plexus Cyst
One minute you're thrilled by a glimpse of your baby during a routine ...

Anatomy of the Fetus: The Umbilical Cord
The images conjured by a failing umbilical cord that could potentially cut ...

Anatomy of A Fetus: Circulation and Breathing
Anatomy of A Fetus: Circulation and Breathing

Anatomy of a Fetus: The Placenta
Discover the inner workings of this amazing anatomical part, which so ...

Anatomy of a Fetus: The Brain
Dr. DiLeo illustrates the intricacies of the fetal brain.

Anatomy of a Fetus: In The Beginning
DNA and gender embryology.

Fetal Development Quizzes

Boy or Girl: What Are You Having?
Are you having a boy or a girl? Your doctor is the only one who can say ...

Are You Falling for Pregnancy Myths?

How Well Are You Eating during Pregnancy?
Do you find that you're reaching for the ice cream or craving broccoli and ...

Fetal Development Slideshows

Preg-Tested: 9 Nifty Gadgets for Baby-to-Be
Nine months may seem like a long time to wait before meeting your precious ...

A Real-Life Pregnancy: First Trimester
Wondering what pregnancy is really like? Take a look at one woman's ...

Your Developing Baby: The Brain
Your baby's brain is a hotbed of developmental activity! Take a peak ...

Your Developing Baby: Measuring Up
During your second and third trimesters of pregnancy you'll likely have ...

Your Developing Baby: Twins
People are fascinated by the idea of twins, especially if they ...

Your Developing Baby: Telling Boys from Girls
Much has been written and said about the differences between males and ...

Third Trimester Ultrasounds
Wondering what your baby looks like during your final trimester? Take a ...

Second Trimester Ultrasounds
Curious about what your second-trimester baby looks like? Check out these ...

Second Trimester: Your Growing Baby
Welcome to your second trimester! By now your morning sickness is likely ...

First Trimester: Just How Big is Your Baby?
Your little one is at the beginning of her long and exciting journey of ...

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