"Ultrasound scans, whether 2D, 3D or 4D, all work in the same way," says Rachel. "Quite simply, the scanning probe sends out ...

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Pregnant mothers have ultrasounds to determine if a baby is healthy and developing correctly. With 3D and 4D ultrasounds parents can also get an idea of what a baby will ...

Medical imaging’s come a long way in the past few decades—but it’s now so good that doctors can use it to tell the difference between a baby opening its mouth and it yawning. A team of researchers ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Growing into a fully formed human being is a long process, and scientists have found that unborn babies not only hiccup, swallow and stretch in the womb, they yawn too. Researchers ...

Scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb by looking at their facial expressions. A study led by Durham University ...

A 4D scan image of a fetus shows a laughing-face-reaction after being exposed to the carrot flavor. Source: Durham University/Sage Publications New research suggests that human fetuses can detect food ...