Fetal Development Index

Fetal Heart Development
How much do you know about fetal heart development—and the conditions that  ...

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

Your Growing Belly: What Your Bump Reveals about Baby
Too big? Too small? A pregnancy bump can come in many shapes and sizes.  ...

Choroid Plexus Cysts
A choroid plexus cyst is a common - and sometimes alarming - ultrasound  ...

Anatomy of A Fetus: Circulation and Breathing
Learn about a fetus's circulation and breathing! 

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

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

The Life Cycle of the Placenta
Placentas are one of the main players during pregnancy. In fact, a  ...

Anatomy of a Fetus: The Placenta
The placenta is part of the communication between the fetus and the  ...

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

Study: How Low-Dose Aspirin May Help Preemies
A study finds that babies whose moms took low doses of aspirin during  ...

Contemplating the Navel
Omphaloskepsis is a word you won't find in all dictionaries. It refers to  ...

Heart Defects: Another Reason Why Folic Acid is Important
Add "prevents fetal heart abnormalities" to the long list of reasons why  ...

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

Understanding Fundal Height Measurements
Why does the doctor measure your belly? Understand fundal height and what  ...

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

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