fetus

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Included in the slideshow they posted Thursday is what appears to be a sonogram image of a fetus in a womb, throwing a “rock on” hand signal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The medical board cited him for failing to appropriately treat her infection or check the health of the fetus.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Scientists have shown that this ratio reflects the balance of estrogen and testosterone a fetus is exposed to during the first trimester of pregnancy.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

FDA chief Marty Makary explained that acetaminophen is the only approved over-the-counter drug to treat high fevers in pregnancy that can damage a fetus, and that “the choice still belongs with parents.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

I guess it's not necessarily a bad thing to have a little fetus sibling.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli