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Fetal Development

Health Encyclopedia: Fetal Development

Fetal development

Alternative Names

Zygote; Blastocyst; Embryo; Fetus

Information

When sperm is deposited in the vagina, it travels through the cervix and into the Fallopian tubes. Conception usually takes place in the Fallopian tube. A single sperm penetrates the mother's egg cell, and the resulting cell is called a zygote.

The zygote contains all of the genetic information (DNA) necessary to become a child. Half of the genetic information comes from the mothers egg, and half from the fath...

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Expert & Community Posts

Severe Maternal Stress Linked to Schizophrenia in Children

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...appears to be a particularly sensitive period in fetal development. "The placenta is very... Read more »

Asthma Control During Pregnancy is Essential

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...pregnant women. This control is essential to normal fetal development. The review finds that... Read more »

Pregnant Moms Can Protect Their Unborn From Allergies & Asthma

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...and omega 3 fatty acids in those foods may "affect fetal development in a way that lowers risk... Read more »

Bipolar Treatment During and after Pregnancy

By Dan Haupt, M.D. , Health Expert

...to describe the potential risk of medications on fetal development, the available data are... Read more »

Benefits of Omega-3 for Bipolar Uncertain

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...recognized as beneficial to the cardiovascular system, fetal development, joint health and even... Read more »

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Health Guide

Enlarged adenoids

...incidence, and risk factors Enlargement of the adenoids may occur naturally (beginning during fetal development), or it may be caused by long-term inflammation. Read more »

PFO \Hole in the Heart\" and Migraine"

...wall (septum) that divides the right and left atrium (chambers) of the heart. We all have a PFO during fetal development, but it usually closes before birth. The right side of the heart receives... Read more »

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Causes

...occurs in about 20% of patients with ALL. Researchers believe that this translocation may occur during fetal development in some patients.About 20% of adults and about 5% of children with ALL have... Read more »

Vaginal cysts

...occupied by the Gartner's duct, usually on the side walls of the vagina. This duct is active during fetal development but ordinarily disappears after birth. In some cases, however, portions of the... Read more »

Ovarian overproduction of androgens

...distribution), and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a group of disorders caused by an enzyme defect during fetal development). Read more »

Images

Fetal head molding

Related News

Diabetes Risks Could Start in the Womb

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Babies with low birth weight caused by intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) are at risk for developing adult-onset, type 2... Read summary »

Brainy Babies

June 10, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Studies show up to 20 percent of a child's IQ is influenced by prenatal and postnatal experience. Learn what you and your baby... Read summary »

The Dos and Don'ts of Eating During Pregnancy

August 04, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Mothers' health in the days and weeks prior to conception may determine the offspring's health much later in life, according to... Read summary »

Seizures During Pregnancy Linked to Premature Babies

August 28, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with epilepsy who have seizures during pregnancy appear more likely to give birth to pre-term, small or low-birth-weight... Read summary »

You are What Your Mom Eats

July 09, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What you eat during pregnancy may determine if your child stays disease-free, recent research suggests. Nutrition during... Read summary »

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