At around week 16, an unborn baby’s aural structures are quite well developed. He or she should be able to detect some noise, though it will be restricted to the inner noises of mom’s body. By week 24, he or she will be able to hear noises outside the womb, and may respond to mom or dads voice.

Some women will suddenly experience heavy bleeding, painful cramps and abdominal pain. Though less common, this type of behaviour is still within the parameters of a normal post-miscarriage experience, as these symptoms indicate the that the body is simply expelling parts of the placenta, which was previously still attached to the uterine wall. Symptoms should resolve themselves without medical aid.

Though this is only a ball park figure, as some women will stop bleeding as early as a single day while others will experience bleeding that exceeds two weeks.

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.

The umbilicus is the small piece of cord left after it has been cut following birth. After several days it will fall off. Keep the area clean and dry, and watch for signs of infection such as pus or redness.

Prolactinoma is the most common tumor of pituitary gland, comprising up to 45% of all pituitary tumors. Prolactinoma is the most common cause of hyperprolactinemia, which is a common cause of infertility in males and females.