Performance Artist Shares Story of Tragic End to Pregnancy
Nicole Stewart's show Bun in the Oven was supposed to be funny, filled with happy stories. It wasn't, but as the saying goes, the show must go on, so it opened as scheduled in October 2013.
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Is Any Form of Tobacco Safe During Pregnancy?
It's impossible to dispute the fact that cigarette smoking is harmful to one's health. Women who smoke during pregnancy risk harming the developing fetus, especially the developing brain.
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What Is a Vestigial Tail?
All humans have a tail during embryological development, and usually, the tail disappears in the first trimester. If not, the baby is born with a vestigial tail.
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Man’s Low Testosterone Levels Could Begin in the Womb
A recent study suggests the level of testosterone his body produces in adulthood may be determined while he's still in the womb.
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3-D and 4-D Ultrasound During Pregnancy
Ultrasounds, often referred to as sonograms, are digital images taken of
a fetus in-utero. Typically, a 2-D ultrasound is used to determine
fetal growth, organ development and gender.
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Antidepressants and Newborn Lung Complications in Infants
A recent study indicates there is a small but increased risk of a particular lung condition the infant may develop when its mother takes an SSRI during the late stages of pregnancy.
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Effect of Prescribed Methadone on Infant Vision
Misuse of drugs during pregnancy has been found to increase the risk of
infant visual impairments. Researchers from the Princess Royal Maternity
in Glasgow recently published a study in the journal Pediatrics on the
infant visual evoked potentials (VEP).
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The First 12 Weeks of Human Development
During the first trimester of pregnancy, major changes take place in fetal development. Read about the first 12 weeks of human development, week by week, and see what happens to your baby!
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