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Pregnancy > Fetal Health

Fetal Health and Development

When you're pregnant, you're constantly wondering how your baby is doing in there. This comprehensive fetal development guide will tell you which systems and features are forming when, plus give good insight into baby kicks and other milestones in your little one's growth during pregnancy.
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Major Systems of the Body

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Your Baby's Brain
fetal heart
Your Baby’s Heartbeat
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Your Baby’s Bones and Skeleton
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Your Baby's Sex
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Your Baby's Digestive System
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Your Baby's Hair, Skin and Nails
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The Five Senses

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How Your Baby's Vision Will Develop
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When Your Baby Can Hear in the Womb
fetal development taste
When Babies Start Tasting Food
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When Babies Begin to Smell
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What a Baby Can Feel in Utero
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Fetal Movement

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When Can You Feel Your Baby Move and Kick?
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Changes or Decreases in Fetal Movement
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8 Tricks for Getting Your Baby to Move in Utero

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When You’ll Feel Your Baby Move and Kick
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Are Changes in Fetal Movement and Baby Kicks Normal?
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