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  2. Fetal movement - Wikipedia

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    In addition to sideward bendings of the head, complex and generalized movements occur at the beginning of the fetal stage, with movements and startles that involve the whole body. [11] Movement of hands, hips and knees have been observed at nine weeks, [12] stretches and yawns at ten weeks, [13] and isolated limb movements beginning shortly ...

  3. Quickening - Wikipedia

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    Quickening indicates the start of fetal movements, usually felt 14–26 weeks after conception, or between the fourth and sixth month. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] A woman pregnant for the first time (i.e., a primigravida woman) typically feels fetal movements at about 20–21 weeks, whereas a woman who has given birth at least once will typically feel ...

  4. Kick chart - Wikipedia

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    If too few kicks are felt within a specified time (usually 12 hours) this could indicate a problem. [1] A frequent question posed by midwives is how "many times has the baby kicked in the last twelve hours?" The unborn foetus should move five times per hour, [2] or ten times in any twelve-hour period.

  5. Fetus - Wikipedia

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    A woman pregnant for the first time (nulliparous) typically feels fetal movements at about 21 weeks, whereas a woman who has given birth before will typically feel movements by 20 weeks. [13] By the end of the fifth month, the fetus is about 20 cm (8 in) long.

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  7. Human embryonic development - Wikipedia

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    The 46 chromosomes undergo changes prior to the mitotic division which leads to the formation of the embryo having two cells. Successful fertilization is enabled by three processes, which also act as controls to ensure species-specificity. The first is that of chemotaxis which directs the movement of the sperm towards the ovum. [2]

  8. Biophysical profile - Wikipedia

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    At least three discrete body/limb movement in 30 minutes (episodes of active continuous movement considered a single movement. Less than three or two [3] movements US: Fetal muscle tone At least one [3] episode of active extension with return to flexion of fetal limb(s) or trunk, opening and closing of hand considered to be normal tone.

  9. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    According to a study conducted by Whitcome, et al., lumbar lordosis can increase from an angle of 32 degrees at 0% fetal mass (i.e. non-pregnant women or very early in pregnancy) to 50 degrees at 100% fetal mass (very late in pregnancy). Postpartum, the angle of the lordosis declines and can reach the angle prior to pregnancy.