Thursday, February 23, 2012
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I am worried about my fetus, is it growing?

Is my fetus growing? Is my baby the correct size and weight? How can I tell if my fetus is developing correctly?

How to tell if there is adequate fetus growth?I am sure you have seen the doctor, but sometimes you have these concerns and want immediate answers. That is totally normal, I remember feeling that way myself. I wanted to know my fetus was developing well, at the right rate, I wanted to feel my baby move just so I would feel better and stop worrying.

These feelings are quite normal. We hear so much about miscarriage and miscarriage rates do seem to be rising. You will probably have no problems with your pregnancy, but that doesn't stop a mom-to-be from worrying sometimes.

One of the more nerve-wracking times is around 13 weeks or when your morning sickness stops and you are feeling less of the symptoms of pregnancy. It is rather strange but lots of times those symptoms (especially the nausea) helps us to "feel better" emotionally. We think "my baby must be fine because I feel terrible". That isn't always true, but we do tend to comfort ourselves with that thought.

Remember that at 12 weeks your baby if fully formed, all the organs including the heart, kidneys and liver. Your placenta is being developed. Now your baby can begin growing even more. You are about to start the phase of rapid fetus growth.

One of the ultrasound screenings that we love to do, and that will bring you lots of peace is the Fetal Measurements screening. It is so much fun for myself and our trained technicians to perform this screening and to take the measurements. Not only is it exciting, and documenting and easy-to-follow growth pattern, but we love helping new moms feel more at ease about their pregnancies. We have done countless ultrasound screenings and it is always fun for us. But the most important thing is our professionalism. Over the years, having done so many 3d and 4d ultrasounds we have seen many problems and have learned "beyond our training" some of the things to watch for. We highly encourage all pregnant ladies to get ultrasounds, either from their doctor, or, and in addition, have us perform one for you.

Ultrasounds are completely safe, they do not affect the mother or the baby so having them done in-between your doctor appointments makes a lot so sense.

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Heartbeat Teddy Bear

Heartbeat Teddybear

Heartbeat Teddy Bears: A plush 16” Teddy Bear with your baby’s heartbeat that is a lifetime keepsake!

We’ll mail you a beautiful, plush 16” teddybear and a recording devise. Take the recording devise to your next prenatal doctor’s appointment and while you and your doctor listen to your baby’s heartbeat, you record it with the recording devise (very easy and instructions are included). This recording can be done as early as 13 weeks!

You then insert it into the bear, next to the heart and each time you squeeze it , you’ll be able to hear your little ones heartbeat! The Bear has a zipper in the back, so no sewing is required.

This makes a great gift for Moms and Dads-to-be, Dads that are deployed and Grandparents! It is also a fun way to share with your family and friends that you are expecting!

Our introductory price is just $28.95! - more info here...