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Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy

Q: I don’t remember any material discussing the development of the baby’s heart from 20 weeks. When did that happen? Is it completely developed before 20 weeks, and does it continue to grow?

A: Your baby’s heart begins developing in the first trimester and is nearly fully developed by 20 weeks. It has 4 chambers, functioning valves, and its beats can be heard with a stethoscope. It continues to grow with your baby.

Are paint fumes dangerous for me to inhale?

Are some loud noises negative for babies?

At what point can a premature baby survive?

Can a baby be too big?

Can a baby in a breech position turn?

Can antidepressants affect my baby?

Can babies move in response to your touch?

Can my developing baby taste what I eat?

Can Pitocin be harder than natural labor?

Does being overdue mean bigger baby and harder birth?

Does my weight gain mean a larger baby?

Do fetal hiccups help find the cause of colic?

Do swollen feet mean high blood pressure?

How do I cope with the stress of being overdue?

How effective is the quad screen?

How many fetal movements a day is normal?

Is delivery difficult when it's a boy?

Is dizziness normal?

Is it safe to exercise during my pregnancy?

Is meconium dangerous during delivery?

Is the ‘pregnant glow’ a myth?

Should I avoid certain dental procedures?

Should I watch what noises I expose him to?

What does an ultrasound rule out?

What do I tell a 5 yr old about conception?

What happens in the earliest weeks of pregnancy?

What happens when my water breaks?

What is gestational diabetes?

What is the CVS test vs. amniocentesis?

What should I expect with amniocentesis?

What's the deal with postpartum depression?

What's the deal with Sudafed?

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When is a baby able to digest solid foods?

When is it safe to tell people?

Will secondhand smoke affect the baby?

Will the mom's emotions affect the baby?

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