During pregnancy, your heart works harder to pump blood for both you and your baby. This results in an increased heart rate, which is usually normal and healthy. 1. Why Does Heart Rate Increase?
Read ArticleBy 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s lungs are forming more air sacs (alveoli) and starting to produce surfactant, but they are still not ready for full breathing outside the womb. 1.
Read ArticleBraxton Hicks Contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, mild tightenings of the uterus.
Read ArticleBy 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s eyes begin to open and blink. They can also detect light through the womb, which marks an important stage in the development of vision. 1.
Read ArticleBy 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s hearing is fully functional. They can recognize your voice and other familiar sounds, even before birth. Here’s how hearing develops and why it is important.
Read ArticleBy 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s brain and nervous system are developed enough to start showing distinct sleep and wake patterns.
Read ArticleSwelling in the hands and feet, called physiological edema, is common during pregnancy—especially in the second and third trimesters.
Read ArticleBaby’s Development Size: Baby grows from about 30 cm to 37 cm in length, weighing roughly 600 g to 1 kg. Movements: Kicks, rolls, and stretches are stronger and more coordinated.
Read ArticleBaby’s Development Size: Baby grows from about 25 cm to 30 cm in length, weighing between 300 g and 600 g. Movements: You’ll feel stronger, more frequent kicks and flips as muscles strengthen.
Read ArticleThe 20-week scan, also known as the anatomy scan or anomaly scan, is a detailed ultrasound done halfway through pregnancy (usually between 18 and 22 weeks).
Read ArticleGeneral Ultrasound (Abdominal and Pelvic, Doppler, Thyroid, Breast, Soft Tissue, Testes and MSK)
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