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Choosing your baby's gender

Written by: Colleen Oakley

We talk to experts to find out if you really can influence the sex of your noodle.

The light at the end of the belly

Written by: Amanda McKinley

The third trimester of your pregnancy may seem like nothing but sweat and swelling, but your pain is definitely baby’s gain.

The life within: Your baby's amazing journey

Written by: Ginny Butler

It’s hard to imagine that what begins as a small group of cells will become a breathing, feeling baby just 40 weeks later. Suddenly pregnancy doesn’t seem so very long at all! As the months go by, your baby will grow, develop and continue on his way to becoming your new best friend.

What genes can say about your baby-to-be

Written by: Ginny Butler

From the billions of genetic possibilities in the world, your baby will be blessed with a unique combination contributed by dear old mom and dad.

Bonding with baby in utero

Written by: Meghan Kotowski

Did you know you can begin the bonding process with your little bundle of joy as early as the second trimester? Here are a few ways to kick-start your connection with the baby in your belly.

Your baby's experience in the womb

Written by: P&N

We’re sure that you’re all too familiar with the feelings and emotions that your body goes through during pregnancy, but have you ever wondered what your baby is experiencing during those nine months? The answer is probably more than you would expect.

What will I see in my ultrasound?

Written by: P&N

In the early first trimester, baby appears as a small oval, a fraction of an inch long, with a regular blip of a heartbeat—the exciting pulse of a new life. At this point, baby is too small for us to see recognizable parts.

What is kick counting?

Written by: P&N

Kick counting is the daily systematic recording of a mom’s perception of her baby’s movement during the third trimester and is a reliable, simple and effective way to monitor a baby’s well-being. Kick counting can document changes in the fetal movement pattern and can help moms-to-be notify their healthcare provider of potential problems.

Week by week in the womb

Written by: P&N

Want to know more about what your baby experiences in the womb and when? Use our prenatal timeline to mark major turning points in your baby’s development on your calendar, helping you know how and when to stimulate your baby as he grows.