With each week of pregnancy, your baby-to-be is developing in leaps and bounds. In the early stages, they are called a zygote. They then progress to an embryo, fetus, and finally, baby. You might ...

Explore the fascinating stages of human fetal development, shedding light on the wonders and mysteries of life before birth.

Many in the medical community believe there’s clear evidence that a fetus – a developing baby in the womb – can’t feel physical pain until after the 24th week (6th month) of pregnancy.But ...

Research in mouse models has identified a new mechanism for how long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs), like omega ...

The placenta is connected to a developing fetus by a tubelike structure called the umbilical cord. Through the umbilical cord, the placenta provides oxygen and nutrients to a developing fetus.

A sibling can change your life — potentially even before birth. The sex of one fetus can affect its neighbors in the womb. The "intrauterine position effect" was first discovered in cattle farming.