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SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Pregnancy & Uterus Growth: Weeks 4, 8, 16, 40

During pregnancy, the lining of the uterus thickens, and its blood vessels enlarge. As the pregnancy progresses, the uterus expands. While in a non-pregnant state, the uterus is about 1 ounce, it can be to 2 pounds when the baby is born.


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Pregnancy Anatomy Week 40

Fetal Development: Fertilization To Week 8

Conception occurs around two weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period. After fertilization, which takes place in the fallopian tube, the fertilized egg is called a zygote. It travels for several days before it reaches the uterus. Within 24 hours after fertilization, rapid cell division begins, forming the embryo. For 8 weeks after fertilization, it is called an embryo. From 9 weeks after fertilization until birth, it is called a fetus.


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Fetal Development: Weeks 9 to 16

Fetal Development: Weeks 17 to 24

During week 17-24, soft, downy hair called lanugo starts to form and cover the body. Towards the late second trimester, around 20-22 weeks, many pregnant mothers begin to feel fetal movement. Fat also starts forming under the baby's skin.


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Fetal Development: Weeks 25 to 32

Fetal Development: Weeks 33 to 40

Growing Uterus: Fetal Development Week 12

Growing Uterus: Fetal Development Week 28

Growing Uterus: Fetal Development Week 40

Breastfeeding: Cross-Cradle Hold

Breastfeeding: Football Hold

Breastfeeding: Good Latch / Attachment

Breastfeeding: Side-Lying Position

Breastfeeding: Side-Lying Position

Breastfeeding: The Cradle Hold

Breastfeeding: The Football Hold

Anatomy of the Breast

Baby Positioned Ready for Birth

Birth with a Baby Showing Dilation of the Cervix

Birth with a Baby in Transverse Lie Position

Birth with a Baby in Vertex Anterior Position

Birth with a Baby in Vertex Posterior Position

Birth with Baby with Cardinal Movements

Black Mama in Nature

Cardinal Movements of Labor

Cervical Effacement & Dilation

Delivery Aided Vacuum

Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia Procedure

Internal Monitoring

Lordotic Curve

Ma'sah's Lunch Time

Positions of an Active Birth

Uterus Cross Section Showing Fertilization

Zoey and Tatiana Outdoors




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