Your Developing Baby
The Maternal Ecosystem – Pre and Post-Birth
Pregnancy is a natural function of a woman’s body, as is childbirth. In full-term and low-risk pregnancies, the female body determines when the baby-in-utero is
Pregnancy is a natural function of a woman’s body, as is childbirth. In full-term and low-risk pregnancies, the female body determines when the baby-in-utero is
Every pregnancy, every birth, and every baby is completely unique but we all started the same way. From sperm to dividing cells of specific DNA,
Most mothers-to-be eagerly await that first reassuring baby kick, just to know their baby is growing and developing. Sometime between 18-25 weeks into the pregnancy,
The First Trimester of Pregnancy Week 1 & 2 – Gestational Age Your menstrual period has just ended, and your body is getting ready for ovulation. For
Commercial keepsake ultrasounds give families a sneak preview of their growing baby. Although these services might create special memories and an opportunity to determine the
The second trimester is from week 13 through 28. For many women the second trimester is the easiest. Morning sickness and fatigue subside leaving your
The third trimester of pregnancy starts in week 28 of your pregnancy and lasts until you give birth, which is around the 40th week. The
Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Amniotic Sac Your baby will develop inside your uterus with the help of a fetal life-support system composed of the placenta,
