Presentation
Routine Obstetric Ultrasound
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Swallowing Fetus (ultrasound clip)
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The sagittal fetal face reveals momentary fetal swallowing movements.
Case Discussion
The fetus shows swallowing movements as early as week 11 of gestation, whereas more complex sucking movements can be identified during weeks 20 weeks above.
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