FETAL DEVELOPMENT

Fetal Development answers your questions about the changes that take place in the womb during pregnancy. Learn about each of the three trimesters and the developmental milestones that occur in each.

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How A Fetus Grows

The journey of the fetus through pregnancy is a complex and fascinating miracle that scientists have broken into three phases -- the three trimesters that represent a nine-month pregnancy. Learn how a fetus grows

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    10 Must-have Tests During Pregnancy

    To make sure your little bundle of joy arrives healthy, it's a good plan to have regular monitoring tests during your pregnancy. See what's in store for the next nine months. See more »

  • How A Fetus Grows
    How A Fetus Grows

    The journey of the fetus through pregnancy is a complex and fascinating miracle that scientists have broken into three phases -- the three trimesters that represent a nine-month pregnancy. Learn how a fetus grows See more »

  • Baby's Development of Senses
    Baby's Development of Senses

    Shortly after your baby is conceived, she seems to be just a tiny little tadpole. But nine months later, she's a real person with five acute senses. How do those senses develop? See more »

  • Fetal Development at a Glance
    Fetal Development at a Glance

    How does an unborn baby develop over the course of his nine-month stay inside the womb? Here's a month-by-month guide to your baby's development See more »

  • Alcohol and Pregnancy
    Alcohol and Pregnancy

    Why is alcohol consumption during pregnancy so bad for your baby? Find out how drinking alcohol while pregnant affects your baby's cognitive and physical development in the womb. See more »

  • Alertness in the Womb
    Alertness in the Womb

    From early on in your pregnancy, your baby is more like a newborn than you might think. Find out how he sleeps, moves around, listens to sounds and has thoughts and memories while still in the womb. See more »

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  • Music helps little ones distinguish between sounds and syllables, preparing them to read
  • Don’t use sunscreen on babies younger than six months old. Keep them in the shade instead.
  • Leave 3 or 4 stairs free at the bottom of your baby gate to allow your baby to practice climbing
  • Cradle Cap is scaly, flaky skin on a baby’s scalp which usually goes away on its own
  • Have your baby sleep on his or her tummy to help with breathing and neck support

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