During the last weeks of pregnancy, the breasts may produce a thin, yellowish or milky discharge (colostrum). Colostrum is also produced during the first few days after delivery, before breast milk is produced. This fluid, which is rich in minerals and antibodies, is a breastfed baby's ...
The fetal stage refers to stages of growth during the fetal period. The fetal period refers to the period of time during pregnancy where fetal growth and development occurs. Both the fetal stage and fetal period start after 10 weeks and ends when a baby is born. The fetal period is also ...
Curious about how your baby is developing in the womb? Here's a breakdown of fetal development week by week.
The fetal stage refers to stages of growth during the fetal period. The fetal period refers to the period of time during pregnancy where fetal growth and development occurs. Both the fetal stage and fetal period start after 10 weeks and ends when a baby is born. The fetal period is a...
This change helps make room for the enlarging uterus and prepares a woman's body for delivery of the baby. Backache in varying degrees is common because the spine curves more to balance the weight of the enlarging uterus. Avoiding heavy lifting, bending the knees (not the waist) to pick...
If a newborn baby has problem with growth, diabetes, hormone-producing glands that help maintain growth and development, puberty, energy level and mood. Neonatal/ Pediatric endocrinologists are usually the primary physicians involved in the medical care of infants with intersex disorders. Neonatal ...
Fetal DevelopmentPregnancy is a time of very fast growth and organ development for your baby. The growth of your baby (also called a fetus) during pregnancy usually follows a very predictable pattern. Learn about the different stages of fetal growth and development during each trimester. All ...
Fetal Development in Pregnancy Week 39: In Pregnancy week 39: Size of baby – 20 inches (50.8 cm)- from crown to heel. Weight of baby – around 7.25 pounds (3.28 kg) Baby is as big as Pumpkin. By this week your baby will not gain much height but few grams will get added to ...
During the last stages of pregnancy, both his little toenails and fingernails are rather long—beyond the finger tips—so the baby can scratch or even scrape himself. The baby's organs can work autonomously and even the lungs are fully developed—he is ready to leave the placenta and the mo...
You may see your baby’s over sized head with two emerging marks on the sides, they are the ears. His arms and legs are also in their developing stages which are showing like a bud. The spinal cord resembles a tail but it will develop soon. ...