Originally published in November 2021; last updated August 2025. There is a functional, beating heart in every human being by 6 weeks of gestation[1] The heart is the embryo’s first functioning organ, which starts to develop as early as 16 days after fertilization.[2] The first heartbeat occurs approximately day 22-23 after fertilization, which is 5 […] The post The Science Behind Embryonic Heartbeats – A Fact Sheet appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
This is Issue 109 of the On Point Series. Meet Nora If you met Nora Rose, you would see a happy, adorable little girl who loves to smile, laugh, and play.[1] In addition to her joy, you would be able to spot her rare genetic disorder trisomy 13, a disorder for which median survival is […] The post Empowering Parents Following a Prenatal Diagnosis appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
Understanding Critical Periods in Pregnancy Kendra, newly pregnant at approximately 7 weeks along, contacted MotherToBaby late one afternoon with a question that had been causing her a lot of anxiety. Norovirus was running rampant in her home, and she was feeling extremely nauseous. Having found relief with it before, she explained that she had taken […] The post MotherToBaby Interactive Critical Periods of Pregnancy Tool appeared first on MotherToBaby.| MotherToBaby