A baby’s heartbeat is first visible on a sonograph (AKA ultrasound) at around 6 weeks gestation, but the muscles in it (the myocardium) may have already been rhythmically contracting or “beating” for 3 weeks. On average, a baby’s heartbeat will …

  There are many factors that affect appetite regulation in adulthood; from the things you choose as an adult – such as diet and lifestyle, to those that were chosen for you – such as your mother’s diet whilst she …

  In August 2014, new research was published on the development of babies’ brains. This study’s findings “gave birth” to week 67’s Fun Fact Friday – A Baby’s Brain Grows by 1 Percent Each Day from Birth! Using the same …

  And you might see these ninja skills by initiating one very simple thing… We are born with many reflexes and some of those we lose as we grow up. These are known as primitive reflexes. We’ve covered primitive reflexes …

  WAIT!… Don’t do it! Too late? You may owe the baby’s mother an apology – but then again, maybe not! She may be more forgiving and you; likely to get away with it, if she’s from one of the …

  Back at the beginning of the year, in week 55, we looked at the heaviest babies of 2016. This week we’re looking at the heaviest baby ever! 2016’s heaviest baby weighed in at a whopping 15lbs (6.8kg)! However, this …