Tag: Fetus

Peaceful and stress-free pregnancy is what every pregnant woman dreams of. It is normal for anyone to be a bit stressed during pregnancy. However,...

Every pregnant mom will have her own anxieties when she carries her little love. Even when they enjoy pregnancy, worries about the health of...

Being born too early can cause short-term and long-term health complications for babies. They miss out the significant growth that happens during the last...

When a baby is born, he/she is not completely unaware of the world outside. Your little one gets used to sensations from the womb...

Babies born with FAS tend to have poor coordination, unique facial features, cognitive and behavioral problems. Their organs tend to be underdeveloped too. FAS is caused when expecting mother consume alcohol at any point during their pregnancy. There is no safe limit so pregnant women are advised to refrain from drinking completely. Early diagnosis is key to managing this condition.

Fetuses develop the auditory system by week 25 and respond to music by week 28. Newborns can remember music heard in the womb, and they seem to have better motor and cognitive skills, faster language development, longer attention spans, better sleep, and fewer instances of colic. Play music or sing to your unborn baby, but don't experiment with loud or unusual sounds or noise. It could affect the baby’s health.

Ultrasound scans are an amazing painless way of seeing how your baby doing inside the womb. The technology has so far allowed us to...

These 6 sleeping positions are linked to certain personality traits. For example, the fetal position says that you may be a worrier, while the log position suggests that you may be sociable. The yearner is usually open but can be suspicious. The soldier is quiet and reserved. On the other hand, the freefaller is generally sociable but does not take criticism well. Lastly, the starfish is a great friend and listener.

More than 37% of adults in US are obese. Obesity adversely affects each vital organ in the human body. The way it affects the brain is often irreversible. Studies claim that obesity is can cause memory loss, sleep disorders, food addiction. In infants born to obese women poor neurodevelopmental growth has also been reported.

There are things that all expecting moms fear—labor and delivery are the last ones on this list. Baby’s health and well-being are the primary...

Your baby needs plenty of nutrients from your body to grow healthy. Nowhere is this more important than during their brain development. Your baby’s...

Loud noises during pregnancy can have a trail of negative impacts on the developing fetus. Constant exposure to noise above 120 decibels may cause hearing loss in the babies. Sudden loud noises can startle the baby leading to increased activity. Harsh noises also cause fetal abnormalities, reduced birth weight, preterm delivery, and can change the structure of the fetal brain.

Peanuts can keep you full thanks to their unsaturated fats, proteins, and fiber. You’ll be less likely to binge eat, making it easier to lose weight. The unsaturated fats also improve cholesterol levels and blood pressure, so you’ll have a lower risk of heart disease. If you’re dealing with skin problems or arthritis, the anti-inflammatory properties of peanuts will help. They also prevent skin cancer by protecting your skin from sun damage.

Fetal alcohol syndrome or FAS in babies and children is the direct fallout of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It manifests in the form of genetic anomalies, permanent brain damage, prenatal or postnatal growth restriction, abnormal facial features or bone growth. While FAS is incurable, early diagnosis, intervention treatment services may help.

A fetus's heartbeat begins soon after fertilization and is visible from the sixth week of pregnancy. Ultrasound devices can help doctors track fetal heart rate and detect any possible heart defects early on. A closer surveillance is needed for high-risk pregnancy conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and problems with fetal growth.