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Can You Tell You’re Having a Baby Boy by the Shape or Size of Your Belly?

Gender and belly shape
Other gender myths
Gender test
Planning a gender reveal
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Boy or Girl? 10 Baby Gender Predictor Myths

Curious about the sex of your baby? Have fun guessing with these old wives’ tales from around the world…

Baby myth 1: It’s all in the stomach shape
In Indonesia, it’s said that if your stomach sticks out, the baby is a boy. If it’s

Can your belly button reveal your unborn baby’s gender?
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One of the first things everyone asks a pregnant woman: Is it a boy or a girl? While most parents rely on modern technology to accurately determine the answer, it may be as simple

Understanding Ultrasound Abbreviations in Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be complicated, but you can make sure your ultrasound doesn’t have to be. Rather than wonder what "HD" or "EDD" means, gain an understanding of common ultrasound abbreviations used during pregnancy. You’ll also find out why ultrasound biometry is important and the different

Early Intrauterine Pregnancy: How to Spot It and What to Do Next

Definition How to spot Causes of an early intrauterine pregnancy failure When to see a doctor

An early intrauterine pregnancy refers to the presence of a pregnancy sac in your womb while your baby is

Intrauterine Pregnancy (IUP)

What Does Intrauterine Pregnancy (IUP) Mean?

An intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) occurs when a fertilized egg implants and starts to develop within the uterus, where it is supposed to be. The uterus is the only place where a pregnancy can develop and progress to full term.

An ultrasound finding of an

Fetal ultrasound measurements can show how the baby is growing and detect abnormalities. During pregnancy, many different ultrasounds measurements can be done. Fetal ultrasound measurements can include the crown-rump length (CRL), biparietal diameter (BPD), femur length (FL), head circumference (HC), occipitofrontal diameter (OFD), abdominal circumference (AC), and humerus length (HL),

Biparietal Diameter and Your Pregnancy Ultrasound

Biparietal diameter (BPD) is one of many measurements that are taken during ultrasound procedures in pregnancy. It is a measurement of the diameter of a developing baby's skull, from one parietal bone to the other. Biparietal diameter is used to estimate fetal weight and

Why Are ANC Profile Tests Recommended for Pregnant Women?

The health of the growing fetus is directly associated with the mother | s health. Antenatal profile tests help determine whether the mother has anemia, diabetes or any other medical condition that may interfere with the normal growth and development of the

Check-ups, tests and scans available during your pregnancy

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As part of your antenatal care you will be offered a number of check-ups, tests and scans. Some tests are offered to every woman as part of normal antenatal care in Australia. Other tests will be suggested if you or your baby