Anterior Placenta

How Much Movement Should I Feel at 18 Weeks?

Pregnant women eagerly anticipate feeling their baby's first movements. However, since perceptions of fetal movement can vary widely, you might worry that the amount of movement you feel at 18 weeks indicates that something is wrong —...

Baby Movement in Obese Moms

One of the biggest thrills of pregnancy is feeling your baby move -- at least until the kicks start keeping you awake at night. While obese moms run a higher risk of numerous complications in pregnancy, there's no scientific proof that you will...

A Baby's Heart Rate During Pregnancy

The heart is one of the earliest developing organs in a new baby, and hearing that tiny heartbeat is one of the first pregnancy memories for many new parents. During pregnancy, a baby's heart goes through many changes during development that...