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Fetal Development
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If you get a period while pregnant how does it differ from your regular menses?
yea u can be prego and have a period....Just think 4 out of every 10 prego women has a period it dosentmean something is wrong...
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How fast is a normal baby's heartbeat?
Sounds about right. Ours was 140 this week (32 weeks) - we've been told two versions of an "old wives tale" - one says 140=boy...
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Is it safe to take antibiotics while pregnant?
Taking Antibiotics While Pregnant No drug, prescription, or over-the-counter, traditional or herbal, is 100% safe for 100%...
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Is fetal movement in the second trimester irregular?
Second Trimester Fetal Movement Some woman feel their baby move in the first trimester. It is usually a fluttering feeling in...
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When are you supposed to feel the baby move?
When You Feel the Baby Move The following is from "Your Pregnancy Companion" by Janis Graham: "As you wait for the time when...
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When does a larger woman feel the baby move?
When I was pregnant with my first (I have 4) it seemed like it took forever to feel the baby move. I don't think it had anything...
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Is it normal to not feel the baby move after the fifth month?
The moving of your baby is usually very reassuring. It isn't unusual for a baby to have quiet times when there is not a lot of...
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How soon can you hear a baby's heartbeat?
Detecting a Heartbeat The baby's heart beat can be seen on an ultrasound at around 7 weeks, and if you are very slim MAY be...
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Is it normal for a baby to be kicking all the time?
It's a good thing that your baby kicks, it will always tell you that he or she's doing fine! It might be painful and...
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Is it possible to hear a baby's heart beat loud and strong at nine weeks pregnant?
With a doctors "listener" it can be heard. I wouldn't say loud and clear, but it's possible it could be loud and clear, depends...
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How fast should a baby's heartbeat be at 10 and a half weeks?
at 10 1/2 weeks a babies heartbeat should be between 140 and 150 Answer Not all pregnancies are the same, i should know, I'm...
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Is it normal not to feel kicking for a day?
It is perfectly normal at twenty weeks not to feel kicking for a day, but as your pregnancy progresses, fetal movement will be...
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If labia lines have been detected at 19 weeks can it still be a boy if it takes longer for the testicles to descend?
it is very highly doubtful
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Should you be worried if you are 39 weeks pregnant the baby hasn't even dropped yet and the doctor says he's 2 weeks ahead of what he's supposed to weigh?
Please educate yourself on brachial plexus injuries. Go to injurednewborn.com There are other links from this site. Answer...
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Why is it that when the baby kicks it feels like an electrical shock?
The baby is probably pressing up against some nerves when it kicks.
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When does your pregnancy start to show?
I'm nearly 3 months pregnant and I've always been small and thin, I already have a small bump I thought it was to soon to show! ...
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How do you check for the baby's heart beat?
I really don't think you can detect it without the help of your doctor, but when I was pregnant, the doctor couldn't detect it,...
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What could it mean if your fundus has not grown any in two weeks?
It could mean several different things. Did you go to the same doctor for measurement each time? If not, each doctor measures...
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Do women ovulate after conception?
your Period is the beginning of a new "Menstural cycle" Women ovulate once a month usually about 14 days (give or take a...
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Is it normal for the baby to not be moving up in your stomach at six months?
From my experience, the baby may not move all the time, when I thought something was wrong I would lie on my bed and turn side to...
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How fast should the babys heart rate be at 17 weeks?
all my babies heartbeats were around 160, they are all girls, but my cousins baby is a boy & his ran around 140.
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How is the sex of an unborn baby determined?
There are basically two ways (1) Invasive technique such as a process known as anmiocentisis, which can be used to determine...
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Is it normal not to see the fetal pole at a six-week ultrasound?
i had an ultrasound when i was 6 weeks pregnant, but by ultrasound, the pregnacy measured to be 5 weeks, so no fetal pole was...
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If a 32 year old woman gets pregnant by a 64 year old man could the mans age effect the babys health or development?
Both parents age could have an effect on the baby's development. But there are plenty of men and women who are your ages or older...
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Is 167 a normal heartbeat for a fetus?
Yes, that is a very normal heartbeat for a fetus. I have had 3 children & pregnant with my 4th & my 1st 3 kids heartbeats were in...
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Do twin pregnancies develop at the same rate as single pregnancies?
Yes, twins grow at the exact same rate. The average twin birth is at 37 weeks and they may be a little smaller than...
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Can an ultrasound tell the difference between a 4-week-old fetus and a 7-week-old fetus?
yes.That's why ultrasounds are taken. Not only to be sure the baby is growing, but it is also used to determine what stage of...
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What is the pregnancy cycle?
The pregnancy cycle is pretty much done in three month increments, there is the first trimester 0-3 months second trimester 3-6...
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Is it normal if you are 29 weeks pregnant and the baby's heartbeat was 164 at the doctor's office and when you went back two days later it was 145?
Yes, that is completely normal and nothing to worry about. A babies heart rate is much higher than our own and can range anywhere...
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How early would a fetus start sucking its thumb?
I have learned as early as early as 8-9 weeks! Amazing hay! You can find photos of this online if you look. Answer Around 17...
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When should you be able to hear the baby's heart beat?
hopefully when all the organs develop..in about 3-5 months..get an ultrasound and see for yourself.
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What does it mean if your fundus measurement is higher than the number of weeks you are?
Hi! I'm currently 29 weeks pregnant, according to my LMP (and ultrasound). But when I saw my doctor today, she told me my...
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What happens when you're 5 weeks' pregnant?
you get morning sickness, and feel sleepy all the time. Take your prenatal vitamins!!! Answer This is also the week that the...
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When does the fetus start to grow after the egg has been fertilized?
The very moment of fertilization, the egg has chemical changes which prevent other sperm from entering. Then over the next...
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What does an embryo look like at 3 weeks?
http://courses.washington.edu/pwpbw/embryological%20differentiation_files/frame.htm#slide0001.htm see this website for...
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What does cramping a few days after embryo transfer mean?
I know that a certain amount of cramping is normal with a transfer, it could also be implantation. Good luck to...
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When does a fetus develop a heart beat?
At 18 days [when the mother is only four days late for her first menstrual period], and by 21 days it is pumping, through a...
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How fast is the baby's heartbeat during pregnancy if it is a boy?
You cannot tell the baby's sex by the rate of the heartbeat as this depends on many factors. It is an old wives tale that you...
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What does it mean if you are eight weeks pregnant and the fetus measured at five weeks six days and had no heartbeat but the sac was present?
Usually the doctor can't hear the heartbeat with the doppler until you're closer to 10 weeks pregnant. It took them a while to...
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What if fetus heartbeat is 140 is it a boy or girl?
Fetus sex can be determined by ultrasound only after the genitals have somewhat formed. It is not possible to determine the...
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When is a woman the most fertile during her cycle?
while ovulating and a few days before.
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You are 32 weeks pregnant and the dr said you are measuring 35 in your tummy is there a chart on what is normal or at least a chart they kinda go by If so what is it?
Your doctor probably said 35 centimetres. This is a measurement from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus. The...
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What should the location of the baby be in relation to the navel area of your stomach?
That depends how far along the person is. We measure to the top of the uterus (the "fundus") at each visit to check for normal...
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If the fetus is 8 weeks old but has no heartbeat is it possible that the heart hasn't developed yet?
There could be many things. One is if there was no ultrasound yet I would have one done. You just might not be able to hear the...
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What does it mean if a woman measures 29 weeks when she is only 27 weeks pregnant?
"Measuring 29 weeks" implies that the patient measures 29 centimeters, or roughly 9 centimeters above the umbilicus (belly...
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What are the 4 stages of child development according to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
The Sensorimotor Stage 0-2 years, which the infant learns many reflexes, The Preoperational Stage,ages 2-7 years old, where...
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Why do they measure your belly during pregnancy and what does the measurement mean?
From the top of your pubic bone to the top of your bump is about the same in centimeters as the number of weeks of pregnancy,...
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At what age does a fetus develop fingerprints?
I believe that fetal fingerprints are fully formed by 14 weeks of gestation. Fingerprints are actually created by fetal movements...
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What is it like at 4 weeks of pregnancy?
Every woman experiences different feelings and symptoms during pregnancy, so there is no one answer to this question. However,...
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What is considered heavy bleeding during pregnancy?
a tampon gets soaked in 30 minutes.
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What are the odds - at the age of 23 - of having a child with Down syndrome?
The incidence of Down syndrome in a woman under the age of 30 is approximately 1 in 1,000, according to the National Institutes...
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Does eating peanut butter during pregnancy cause peanut allergies in the child?
There is also very strong research to suggest that there is no connection between eating peanuts during pregnancy and a child...
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Why would the Fetus measuring small on ultrasound Is there anything to be worried about when my due date is Feb. 17 and ultrasound is saying the fetus measures for a due date of Feb. 27?
10 days difference That's only a 10 day difference. The doctor may have just miscalculated the due date. Your due date is 40...
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You are 11 weeks and your babys heartbeat is 169 is that normal can you tell if it is a boy or a girl?
That heartbeat is at the upper edge of the normal range.
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What is an enlarged ventricle in the brain of an unborn fetus?
We all have ventricles in our brains, its the space where cerebro spinal fluid is produced. I wouldn't worry to much about it in...
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What is a Yolk sac and is it different to amniotic sac?
The yolk sac eventually becomes part of the embryos midgut and is not part of the amnioyic sac. They are separate structures. It...
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What does a twenty five week old fetus look like?
A fully formed miniature human being who basically needs 12 more weeks to put on fat, and brain/nervous system continue to...
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How do twins begin to attach?
Exactly the same way as a single baby. Fraternal (non-identical twins) will attach in separate places although they may be...
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If you lost your mucus plug at 29 weeks and started dilating and the doctor could feel the baby's head and the baby measured four pounds are you further along than what they say you are?
You could be or your going to have a big baby.
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Can an ultrasound tell the difference between a 7 week fetus and a 10 week fetus?
A vaginal ultrasound can tell how far along you are. Also a blood test for HCG quants will tell also. Consult your doctor or...
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What features of a fetus can you see at four weeks?
Your embryo may be the size of a mere poppy seed, but trust us, uber-important developments are already under way. This week the...
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When does a fetus show arms legs on ultrasound?
This happens around the 5th week of pregnancy. But will not be able to see this on a scan until your 16 weeks
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How early can you hear the baby's heartbeat with a regular stethoscope?
It varies from baby to baby.
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Why does a baby's heart beat so fast?
Because it is much smaller than an adult heart. The smaller the heart the faster it beats. The heart of a marathon runner for...
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How fast should your baby's heart rate be at seventeen weeks?
If you mean when you are 17 weeks pregnant, the heart rate is typically somewhere between 110-160 (although at that point, it may...
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If you are 8 weeks pregnant how big is your baby?
probably about the size of a golf ball. Answer If you are 8 weeks pregnant your baby will be about and inch long. Answer...
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How much control does an fetus have over its development?
depends - conscious? none, a fetus isn't conscious as we know it. genetically? a fetus's genes impact how it develops into a...
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Can you miss two heartbeats in unborn twins?
Yes, trust me my wife and I know from first hand experience. The doctor didn't know until about 2 weeks before they were born.
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How fast should a baby's heartbeat be at 14 weeks?
Heart Rate An average babies heart rate is anywhere from 120-180beats per minute. My baby had a heart rate of 168 at my 12...
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What does it mean if the doctor did an ultrasound and said there is a baby with a heart beat but that it just looks like a clutter of cells and your 7 weeks?
That is what it looks like at 7 weeks, a clutter of cells, but this is when the heart starts beating so trust your doctor.
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How long does it take for baby to get four out of five relation to brim to one out of five on average?
There is no average. If it is your first baby it usually happens between 36 and 38 weeks but if your baby is in an awkward...
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What month can you hear the baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope?
Around 20 to 24 weeks, you should be able to hear the babys heart with a stethoscope! It might be faint at first but the further...
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What is the latest that a heart can start beating in a baby?
In the ER, we don't listen until 10 weeks. It can be heard earlier but it is unreliable and only if the fetus floats close to the...
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When can the heartbeat first be detected?
The human fetal heart begins beating about 22-23 days after conception. (Though the heart is not yet fully formed, cardiac muscle...
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What does it mean if there is no fetus in the ultrasound except for a sac at six weeks and the doctor is concerned it has stopped developing?
At 6 weeks, the baby's heartbeat can register on an ultrasound. If the Yolk sack is void of a live foetus, there will be no...
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Is it true that a baby will be born with a fair complexion if the mother takes saffron powder?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wives tales will be the death of us all!!!
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Was is a typical heart rate for a human fetus at 24 weeks gestation?
From 12 weeks on the fetal heartbeat can be anywhere between 120 and 160. It tends to rise and fall with the mother's heartbeat.
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What are the side effects of Microgest?
Read the leaflet provided with the pills. The side effects are listed there.
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Is it normal to measure 38 weeks pregnant when I'm supposed to be 39 weeks?
Yes, your uterus grows at approx. one cetimeter per week, but not all babies are born the some size. Plus, it can be affected by...
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Is it bad if your 8 weeks pregnant and your doctor can't feel a heartbeat?
It depends on the way it was tested. If using a hand-held machine sometimes the heartbeat cannot be found at 8 weeks. If the...
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When does the heartbeat of a baby start in the womb?
Fetal heart The baby's heart is known to start beating by 22 days after conception. This is around the fifth week of the...
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What is the difference between a fetus and a embryo?
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Is it true that one twin can absorb the other twin and then have two different DNA types when it is born?
I have no idea, but it was on CSI and they are known for being truthful so I'd say it's true, but very, very rare. Answer Yes...
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How far along are you if your baby is at 22 weeks gestation?
5 1/2 months.
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What does it mean when at 27 weeks a scan reveals the fetus is 1.95 pounds and the doctor says the it is a little underweight?
As long as the baby is healthy.
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About when in preganancy should the baby start dropping and moving into position?
With a first baby it may start to drop at around 36 weeks. Second and subsequent babies may not drop until you go into...
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Can you feel anything physical such as sudden cramps at the moment of or in the days after conception?
Nothing physical will be felt until the 2nd or sometimes 3rd month of pregnancy. There is nothing physical there until 14 days...
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Does a fetus see what the mother sees?
As in are your eyes attached to the baby?...No However, when the eyes of the fetus are developed and finally can open and close,...
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Where can you find graphical representations of fetal and placental growth?
Send to a friend! Free development images & guide: First Name: Email: Zip: Country:
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Can you hear a baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope?
Correction: The babies heartbeat can be heard with the bell end of a standard stethoscope at or around 20 weeks or 5...
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How long in length is a baby in the sixth month of pregnancy?
Fetal Length At around the 24th week of pregnancy, the baby's length from head to toe is approximately 14 inches.
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Are you having a boy or a girl if the fetus's heartbeat is 150?
It is impossible to tell by rate of the heartbeat. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise is speaking old wives tales. ...
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What is the normal height and weight of a 10-week-old fetus?
1.22 inches long and 0.14 ounces http://www.pregnancy.org/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment1.php
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Where do you feel the baby's heartbeat when you are pregnant?
feeling baby's heartbeat. You cann't feel the baby's heartbeatd, but you can hear it. and I delieve that is at 5 months
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Your baby has a heartbeat 150 is that more a boy or a girl and you are measuring bigger?
Neither heatbeat nor size is an indication of the sex of the baby.
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What does a human embryo look like at five weeks' gestation?
A human embryo at five to six weeks of development. (Reproduced by permission ofPhoto Researchers, Inc.)More info:...
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Can you feel a baby's heartbeat in early pregnancy?
No, with a doppler stethoscope it can be heard at approx. 8-10 weeks in a thin woman. An ultrasound machine can see the fetal...
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What does '80 effaced' mean?
80% effaced_ Happy birthday mommy go to the hospital
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If an ultrasound shows no heart beat at 7 weeks is this a non viable pregnancy?
I had a ultrasound scan at 7 weeks 3 days, and the pregnancy sac was visible, but my doctor could not find the fetal pole or...
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What should the baby's heartbeat be at 9 weeks?
heart rate for infants are 120-150bpms
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