Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
The amniotic fluid is the perfect substance to support your baby’s movement. The baby can move in any way their brain and muscles direct: spinning, jackknifing, turning, and somersaulting. The amniotic fluid plays a major role in your baby’s growth and development. It keeps them buoyant, warm, and clean. It even gives them something to occasionally swallow so they can practice digesting and excreting waste.
Your baby’s heart is growing stronger and stronger. By this time, your baby’s heartbeat can be detected by a stethoscope. If they forget to offer, ask if you can listen during your next prenatal visit.
Your baby’s heart is growing stronger and stronger. By this time, your baby’s heartbeat can be detected by a stethoscope. If they forget to offer, ask if you can listen during your next prenatal visit.
Right now your baby looks like a miniature newborn. Its face looks peaceful with closed eyes, nostrils, and a nicely formed mouth. Every once in a while, its thumb or finger will slip into the mouth and your baby will practice sucking
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