Fetal Development

The ultimate transformation of a fertilized blob into the very person reading this–you–is an amazing process. Of course, one structure, the brain, makes us what we are on the food chain. The superior brain of Homo sapiens has allowed us to dominate and run the world. (Whether our brains are superior enough to do that … Read more about Anatomy of a Fetus: The Brain

What exactly is your doctor doing when she pulls that tape measure over your growing belly? Get a primer on fundal height and gain an understanding of what these numbers mean for you and your baby. Fundal Height Defined Fundal height, or McDonald’s Rule, is a measure of the size of the uterus to assess … Read more about Understanding Fundal Height Measurements

The risk of an infant having a birth defect varies according to the mother’s age and the medical history of both parents. Birth defects are an infrequent but major source of childhood illness. Although many families worry that their infant will have a birth defect, for most the risk is low. Only about 2 percent … Read more about The Factors Increasing the Risks of Birth Defects