Title: When Does A Fetus Develop A Heartbeat? | CureJoy
Headings: When Does A Fetus Develop A Heartbeat?
When Does A Fetus Develop A Heartbeat?
When Does A Fetus Develop A Heartbeat?
What Is A “Normal” Heart Beat For A Fetus?
Devices To Monitor Fetal Heartbeat
Is Fetal Heart Monitoring A Must?
Tracking Abnormalities
How Can You Help Your Baby’s Heart Development?
Fun Fetal Facts

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Diabetic moms run the risk of having babies with congenital heart disease. If you are diabetic, carefully follow your doctor’s advice on how to control your blood sugar. 21
Fun Fetal Facts
The various periods of growth and development of a baby during its first eight weeks of life is referred to as the “Carnegie Stages.” In all, there are 23 Carnegie Stages. 22
During the first eight weeks, the baby is referred to as an embryo (“growing within”). From eight weeks to the time of birth, the baby is a fetus or “unborn offspring.” 23
A baby’s heart beats 54 million times from the time it is formed to the moment of birth. 24
At 6–8 weeks, the fetal heart has grown into four chambers. Its development is nearly complete and it beats rapidly at about 167 bpm. 25
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