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Fetal Development
Fetal development refers to the stages of development of the fetus. In humans, there are three stages of development, divided into three trimesters. The fetus continues to develop from the day of conception until it is born after nine months.
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What is it called when you have an empty sac but no baby and your body is pregnant?
It is sometimes referred to as a blighted ovum. Your body will realise that the baby has not developed soon and a miscarriage will occur.
What happens if there is 2 sacs and only 1 baby but the other sac is still there?
if there is still another sac it most likely means you have had a miscarriage but not always
Can a embryo grow without a heartbeat?
No. It is dead with no heartbeat.
Actually it does, since an embryo has no heart. It is the mother's heart that is keeping the embryo alive. It isn't until it is a fetus until it has a heart. While its heart it not being fully used and has a hole in it that keeps it from fully working, its heart does beat.
Do the veins in your breasts start to show more in early pregnancy?
Yes they often appear to be larger and more pronounced quite early in the pregnancy
Why does 6 week pregnancy scan show no fetus?
Well, i went to get my ultrasound yesterday, and I coulndt see my baby either.
Im 15 years old, by the way. Im still struggling to figure out who is my baby daddy, because i had sex with my ex boyfriend about app. 6 weeks ago- and i had sex with my bf about 2-3 weeks ago, maybe. My ultrasound didnt show ANYTHING yet, so im kind of confused because the doctor said i have to be at least 6-8 weeks to see a baby... Dont worry tho- everything is probly alright. the fetus is probly REALLY small- TOO small to see. it also depends on the size of the mother too. You'll be okay.
If you need to talk, just messege me back or somthing
Kristen.
Will you see heartbeat on scan at 7 weeks pregnant?
no because the heart isn't all the way developed yet at 7 weeks
Can you go into labor with just one twin and have a later birth with the other that's alive?
Yes, this is common - it can be a few hours to a day or more most often but it is possible for a successful second delivery to be much later. Search google for "twin birth interval": the top result is 61 days!
Can cortal aspirin kill fetus?
As I've read, taking aspirin is one of the big DON'Ts during pregnancy. It is always best to consult your doctor before taking any meds.
Can ultrasound detect abnormalities of the fetus?
only really big ones, usually they do an amnicentesis if they suspect something and I don't think it can be done before you are three months pregnant good luck joymaker rn Answer 2Ultrasound can detect many abnormalities for example, heart, kidney and limb abnormalities, and can give a "risk" level for others, for example Down syndrome. But other abnormalities may only be detected by blood test and so on abter birth.
I don't think at 6 weeks you can hear the heartbeat -- you MIGHT be able to see it in an ultrasound, but probably won't be able to hear until quite a bit later.
As to the spotting, is it more brown than red and how heavy is it? Read this Wiki Answer:
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It will likely answer your question.
Is it normal for a17 weeks fetus to kick to the cervix?
people often feel kicking as early as 16 weeks. a 17 week old baby may kick and you might feel it in your cervix. usually they aren't that strong at that age, though. is your doctor sure of your dates?
The cord feeds the baby and gives the baby oxygen.
All foetus's need a cord !
Can a baby's heart start beating and seen in an ultrasound 19 days after conception?
As far as conception no one knows but the count goes from lmp (last menst period) so for example: if you had your last period on june 20th and you found you are pregnant after testing on july 16th then your conception count will be from june 20th, even though it could have been june 25th who knows.it's like math rounding the figure. And so the fetus tend to have heart beat sometime in their 6th weeks or 25-30days.the fetus size at that point could be as big as rice grain to a small raisin.hope i answered your question
What day in the embryo stage do the cardiac contractions start?
cardiac contractions begin aroud the 5th week of pregnancy. A few days after that their limb buds begin to form.
Normally diagnosed between 9 and 16 weeks' gestation.
What is the organ in which the developing fetus resides is called?
The organ where the developing fetus resides is called the uterus. This is where the fetus grows and matures inside the female.
Is it ok if your water broke when I am 12 months pregnant?
You are not 12 months pregnant unless you are an elephant. A pregnancy only lasts for 9 months. I suggest you seek help from a doctor or a counselor.
What keeps the fetus from leaving the uterus too early?
progesterone since it is what prepares and sustains the uterus for the fetus
What do you look like if you are 2 weeks pregnant?
you look the same as you would before you found out you were pregnant . you wont be able to really tell until your around 10 weeks (that was when i started getting a pudge) some people are different though but i do know that you wont be showing at 2 weeks haha .
What are the effects an abscessed tooth can have on a 36 week old fetus?
It´s not encouraged to take antibiotics when pregnant but sometimes you have to. The abcess can spread to the bloodstream. You need to go to the dentist and have this taken care of.
Where does the unborn fetus live?
The human fetus lives in the mothers uterus, he or she floats in a sack of fluid often called 'the bag of water'.
When does a babys heart beat start?
The fetal heart begins beating around the 5th week of development.
You can hear it with Doppler ultrasound around week 9 or 10.
You may be able to hear it with a stethoscope around week 20.
Is it possible to feel the baby moving too much?
The amount that babies move during pregnancy varies alot depending on a number of factors. When mom-to-be is moving around (walking, cooking, folding laundry, etc) the baby tends to be lulled/rocked to sleep. However, when being still (sitting, sleeping) the baby 'wakes up'. Another factor from experience is what you ate recently. I recommend keeping a food/activity diary to see if you spot a trend of baby activity. How far along you are in the pregnancy can also impact how active the baby is due to developmental stages of the fetus. If you are concerned, please speak with your dr. After all, your dr can't provide the best care for you and baby if he/she doesn't know all that is going on! Hope this helps............
