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Tag - Fetal Development
As Technology Advances, Studies Reveal that Babies Know More than Previously Thought
Just a short decade or so ago, we assumed that babies knew very little when they emerged from the...
For Pregnant Moms trying to Quit Smoking, Nicotine Patches May Also Harm the Baby
Many moms- to- be turn to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in order to avoid sming during...
Study Links Exercise during Pregnancy to Enhanced Brain Maturity in Newborns
Long ago, experts would advise that pregnant moms rest to protect their babies. That recommendation...
Songs Played during Pregnancy Remembered by Babies after Birth
Can babies learn while in the womb? Some experts say yes; some have even encouraged expectant...
Study: Birth Creates a ‘Map’ for Baby’s Survival Outside the Womb
The miracle of birth is an experience that you can’t fully explain. But what exactly happens during...
Study: Nearly 18 Percent of Women Drink Alcohol During The First Trimester
According to a recent report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
Babies can Hear and Learn Words in the Womb
At about 18 weeks into your pregnancy, a baby develops the ability to hear sounds. This is why just...
New Treatment May Help Prevent 80 Percent Neural Defects in Newborns
A new treatment that could work alongside Folic Acid, is being developed by researchers that can...
In Utero Procedure Saves Life of Austin Baby Suffering from Rare and Fatal Condition
For most parents, pregnancy is a joyous, happy time. For Megan Guzman, now 25 weeks pregnant...
Rare Birth Defect on the Rise, Study Says
Gastroschisis, a malformation that leaves an opening next to the belly button, from which the...