 A normal ob ultrasound at six weeks. The yolk sac (round structure) and the fetus are clearly visible. |
 An ob scan at eight weeks. Structures such as the head, heart, and limb buds can be seen. |
 a nine week fetus |
 a ten week fetus in a side view. The early spinal cord is visible. |
 A fetus at eleven weeks with the umbilical cord clearly seen. |
 This is an empty sac. Also know as a blighted ovum, this is a genetically abnormal pregnancy. Usually these pregnancies have three sets of chromosomes rather than the normal two. This is a pregnancy that is not successful. |
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