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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.

Fetal Development: Stages of Growth.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growthOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

Mayo Clinic.

Fetal development.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002398.htmOpens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

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.

Radiology 152: 497-501.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6739822/Opens a new window[Accessed August 2024]

baby turning head

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baby in womb at 30 weeks

Tahirah Blanding

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mother lying down with a newborn on her chest

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A couple embracing and smiling on a bed

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