New technology allows ultrasound pictures to be copied, duplicated, shared, and preserved as timeless memories, yet many parents still end up destroying these valuable memories by using the wrong processes. Things like knowing what type of paper you have (ask your doctor), avoiding handling …
A mother’s state of health and underlying health issues may influence the detection of her unborn baby’s heartbeat, and further tests will be necessary to determine the cause. Detecting a fetal heartbeat is a sign that the baby is alive and doing fine, but …
In the ninth week of pregnancy, the baby’s average heartbeat can reach 140 to 170 bpm to utmost 180 bpm. Fetal heart rate can vary as it responds to the conditions of the uterus. Measuring the heart rate and rhythm of the baby inside …
Recent studies have shown that pregnant women who reported having significant heartburn have a greater chance of delivering a baby with a head full of hair. Conversely, pregnant women who didn’t experience heartburn mostly gave birth to bald babies. Interestingly, it’s an old wife’s …
If your baby’s stomach is measuring small on the ultrasound, it could be due to the issue of Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR). It can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, and if the stomach is smaller, then it could be of the asymmetrical type where the …
A recessed chin can often be diagnosed during routine ultrasound examinations while pregnant. The condition can range from mild, which can self-correct, to severe, requiring medical intervention. There are many different syndromes associated with recessed chin, and each case is evaluated on individual merits …