If you break embryonic and fetal development into thirds then when you are in your 28th week the baby begins its final third of development. (Gestation is 266 days or 38 weeks of development). So either way you look at it you are in your 3rd trimester!
I heard as early as 14 wks but the probability goes up if you wait longer. Do you not have a fetal photo or sneak peak ultrasound around you? They'll tell you.
I can tell you, From experience that a baby's heart is fully developed by week 18, which is why doctors do fetal echos between 18-24 weeks, it's the soonest they can visualize the heart without the bones getting in the way or "shadowing" it, and also the latest for them to detect holes and other issues.
There are many cases when a baby has a hole or two early on and as the baby grows and the heart continues to grow the holes close or get smaller on their own.
I am 27 weeks pregnant right now and for the past week i have been cramping really bad like i am on my period and sometimes worse and i have been feeling alot of pressure. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow i am thinking that he will proably end up putting me on bed rest because my last baby i had was breech and i didnt do this i mean i had pains but not this bad and also they told me that i was on high risk because of it.
Prior to the next period dates I get all the pregnancy symptoms - temperature, eating extra, tiredness, sleeps, and feelings of fetal development especially when I bend, but still at the end the red robots mess up my hopes. Since after the miscarriage I haven't been getting any regular cycles - 25, 34, 25, 26, 27, 28, n stuff. Even my Periods are no longer regular - now last for 3days max and scanty. How can I conceive soonest pls.
From wikipedia-
During embryological development, some fetuses may form choroid plexus cysts. These fluid-filled cysts can be detected by a level II ultrasound (18–20 weeks gestation). The finding is relatively common, with a prevalence of ~1%. Choroid plexus cysts (CPC) can be an isolated finding, which confers a 1% (variable based on population studied) risk of fetal aneuploidy. The risk of aneuploidy increases to 10.5-12% if other risk factors or ultrasound findings are noted.
I'm at 21 weeks fetal development and i have been told that my child has half a heart and his only half of his kiddneys i'm asking what are most out comes?
I also had an u/s at 6 weeks where all they saw was a gestational sac (no yolk sac or fetal pole) by around 7 weeks there was a yolk sac, fetal pole and heart beat!! I think there are even women on here that have had to wait till closer to 8 weeks to see anything. My Dr. was also on the negative side, I think they feel the need to prepare you for the worst. (((HUGS))) The fact that your levels almost tripled is great! Let us know how your next appt goes!
If ur dr wasnt worried u really shouldnt. I FULLY understand why you are I'm soo sorry uve gone thru so mch... prayers and fingers crossed ypur baby keeps growing and youll have a happy healthy pregnancy and baby.. keep us posted.
s highly advised that melatonin should be AVOIDED as out may affect reproductive development, and the fetal sleep/wake cycle.
http://www. livestrong .
Hi there
Just went for another internal ultrasound today (friday) and they found a gestasional sac and yolk sac same as on Monday but still no fetal pole. They measured me at 6 weeks 1 day today.. They said the gest sac and yolk sac had grown accordingly since Monday so that was reassuring but told me to come back in a week to see if they can find fetal pole and hbeat. I've heard all sorts of variations on when they can find hbeat anything from 6 up to 8 weeks. What do you think?
The baby only measured 1cm which from my research isnt as big as most are this far long however Im not panicking about that as Ive been told all fetal development is different. Ive also taken some comfort in how nauseated ive been which to me is a good sign, but not so fun! So as of now I am relaxed and excited!!
Recommended
