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The Visible Embryo
View this spiral representation of the 23 stages of embryo development. Click on each of the stages to learn about the changes that occur over the 40 weeks of pregnancy.
( http://www.visembryo.com/baby/hp.html )
Teratology Society: Birth Defects Research | Education | Prevention
Take advantage of the "Just for Students" section of this site which provides an interesting look at the study of the causes and biological processes leading to birth defects.
( http://www.teratology.org/ )
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Learn more about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the research and prevention activities that are occurring through the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.
( http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/ )
Prenatal Care
Explore this Medline Plus website on prenatal care. It includes statistics, research results and information on topics such as nutrition, prevention and screening.
( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prenatalcare.html )
Fetal Therapy - Ethical Considerations
Consider the ethical issues involved in fetal therapy.
( http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;103/5/1061 )







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