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How your fetus grows during pregnancy.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/how-your-fetus-grows-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Cleveland Clinic.

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Mayo Clinic.

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Hadlock FP et al.

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In utero analysis of fetal growth: A sonographic weight standard.

Fetal cross-rump length: Reevaluation of relation to menstrual age (5-18 weeks) with high-resolution real-time US.

Radiology 182: 5-1-505.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1732970/Opens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Vintzileos AM et al.

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The ultrasound femur length as a predictor of fetal length.

Estimating fetal age: Computer-assisted analysis of multiple fetal growth parameters.

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baby with thickening umbilical cord

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baby in body at 17 weeks

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A woman leaning over a pregnant woman, using a baby doll to explain labor position and childbirth.

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A pregnant woman sitting in a yoga position on her bed.

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