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Differences Between an Anatomy Scan and a Growth Scan
The anatomy scan checks your baby's structure at 20 weeks. Growth scans check size and blood flow from 28 weeks onward. Here's the difference.
How to Tell if the Baby Advice You Read Online Was Written by AI
Spot AI-written parenting articles before you act on them. Three red flags to watch, plus a free tool to check any article in seconds.
Understanding Placental Migration and Previa Throughout Pregnancy
A low-lying placenta at 20 weeks usually migrates upward by 32–34 weeks. Here's how placental migration works and when it's a problem.
What Happens When a Baby Measures Small for Gestational Age
Small for gestational age (SGA) means below the 10th percentile on growth scans. Here's what that means and when it becomes a concern.
Dealing with Hematomas and Subchorionic Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Subchorionic hemorrhage (SCH) is a blood collection between the placenta and uterine wall. Here's what it means and how it is managed.
What Fetal Hiccups in the Womb Feel Like and Mean
Fetal hiccups are rhythmic diaphragm contractions that feel distinctly different from kicks. Here's when they start and what they mean.
How Your Baby Gets Nutrients and Oxygen via the Placenta
The placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients to your baby through a sophisticated exchange system. Here's exactly how it works.
When Your Baby Should Be Head Down and Understanding Vertex Positions
Most babies turn head down between 32 and 36 weeks. Here's what vertex position means, when to worry about breech, and what your options are.
A Genetics Guide for Parents on How Baby's Eye Color Is Determined
Eye colour is determined by multiple genes, not just dominant/recessive brown vs blue. Here's how genetics really works for eye colour.
How Your Baby Breathes and Swallows in the Womb Using Amniotic Fluid
Your baby practises breathing and swallowing amniotic fluid from as early as 10 weeks. Here's why this is essential for lung and gut development.
Understanding Fetal Sleep Cycles and Dreams in the Womb
Your baby spends most of pregnancy asleep, with sleep cycles visible on EEG from 28 weeks. Here's the science of fetal sleep and whether babies dream.
What High or Low Amniotic Fluid Levels Mean for Your Baby
Amniotic fluid levels that are too high or too low can signal different problems. Here's what each condition means and how it is managed.