What is a Fetoscope?

What is a Fetoscope?

What is a Fetoscope, and Why do Midwives Use it? A fetoscope is a medical instrument that allows healthcare providers to listen to the fetal heartbeat. Unlike a standard stethoscope, a fetoscope is designed to pick up the sounds of a baby’s heartbeat through the...
Stages of Pregnancy

Stages of Pregnancy

Stages of Pregnancy   Pregnancy is broken up into three trimesters over 40 weeks. This timeline may vary for some mothers by 1-2 weeks, but that’s generally what a standard, healthy pregnancy duration looks like. The 9 months of your pregnancy are divided into 3...
Labor Signs & Symptoms

Labor Signs & Symptoms

Labor Signs & Symptoms If you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, you’re probably wondering what your labor will be like and how you will know if you’re in labor. Luckily, most of the time, your baby’s arrival doesn’t come unannounced! There are signs of...