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Life Science: Content on Fetal Medicine and Human Reproduction by Dr. Andre Miyague and Dr. Danielle Miyague.

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Ilustração mostrando o desenvolvimento fetal em diferentes trimestres da gravidez.

Fetal development from the first to the third trimester

Pregnancy is one of the most transformative and exciting experiences in a family's life. From the moment the test is positive until birth, the baby undergoes an incredible process of growth and development inside the womb. As a specialist in Fetal Medicine, my role is to monitor and evaluate each stage of this journey, ensuring the health and well-being of the fetus and bringing peace of mind to the parents.

In this article, I will explain in detail what happens in each trimester of pregnancy, highlighting the most important milestones in fetal development and the essential tests at each stage.

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Imagem de um ultrassom morfológico sendo realizado em uma gestante

Everything about the morphological ultrasound: the essential exam for your baby's health.

If you are pregnant, you have probably already heard about the morphological ultrasound. This exam is one of the most important steps in prenatal care, as it helps to thoroughly assess the baby's health and even identify if your pregnancy can be considered high-risk. Today, I'm going to explain everything you need to know about the procedure, from when to have it done to what we can find out from it.

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Inseminação Intrauterina e Coito Programado.

Low-complexity treatments: Intrauterine Insemination and Timed Intercourse 

When we seek a specialist in human reproduction, we often leave with a treatment recommendation after the diagnosis. But did you know that there are less complex and less invasive options to help with conception?

Below, we will discuss two low-complexity treatments that may be indicated for couples trying to conceive: timed intercourse and intrauterine insemination (IUI). These treatments, although simpler, can offer excellent results in well-selected cases.

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Ilustração de curvas de crescimento fetal e percentis, explicando o acompanhamento do desenvolvimento do bebê durante a gestação.

Fetal growth restriction: what it is and how to monitor your baby's development.

Pregnancy is a phase full of discoveries and emotions. One of the biggest concerns for parents is the healthy growth of their baby. An important way to monitor this development is to understand concepts such as percentiles and growth charts. Furthermore, it's essential to know how to identify cases where the baby is not growing as expected, which we call Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR). 

In this article, I will explain in a simple and clear way what these terms mean, such as percentile, what normal growth is, and the differences between early and late fetal growth restriction.

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