Touching your toes during the later months of pregnancy will seem a little far fetched; nevertheless, these actions will not have any negative impact on the body or baby.

Even a single glass of red wine, or a bottle of beer can drastically increase a woman’s chances of miscarrying during their first trimester. This coupled with its impact upon a foetus’s development is why most medical experts recommend a complete ban on alcohol during the entirety of the pregnancy.

By one year, a baby should be able to recognize and respond to simple, easy requests such as “please come here”, and be able to communicate through gesture to questions they recognize, such as “do you want banana?”

By 18 months a baby should have developed the ability to walk alone, including standing up, balancing, and taking steps. Babies who cannot walk by 18 months should be evaluated by their physician.

Newborn babies are experiencing a totally new environment. The feelings, noises, and sights are entirely new to them, which can be uncomfortable and unsettling. However, things they do recognize are the sounds of his or her parent’s voices, and the feeling of being held, similar to when they were snug in the womb. Holding your baby and speaking to your baby will help to teach him or her how to regulate their own emotions and calm themselves down.

Eggs are removed from your ovaries and are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. A fertilized egg is then transferred to your uterus, with the hope that it will implant itself.