fetal growth

The second trimester of pregnancy starts at week 13 and finishes at the end of week 27. This stage may also be referred to as the fourth, fifth and sixth months of pregnancy. Weight and Length Towards the end of…

A fetus is the developing baby at eight weeks until birth. Before the baby is categorized as a fetus it changes from egg to fertilized egg or zygote to embryo. The fetus at eight weeks already has developed a sense of movement, but the…

At 23 weeks pregnant, your baby is over halfway to your due date. Fetal development is at an exciting point as your baby is preparing to survive outside your womb. In fact, there is a small chance your baby could survive if born at 23…

Fetal weight estimates are actually one of the few things that become less accurate as your baby grows. Fetal weights are based on length and circumference, which do not necessarily indicate actual weight. It's not unlike adult weights. You…

Fetal Development 26-weeks into a pregnancy, this marks the end of the second trimester. The normal child estimates 14-inches in length head to toe and about 2 pounds in weight. At this stage, the hands are very active and baby's eyes are…

Fetal growth varies with every woman and every birth. If there is any concern on the size of your growing baby your doctor will advise you. However, there is an average size of the growth of the fetus at every stage of development. The…