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In Cincinnati, Ohio, Andrea Hicks is a senior writer at Biology Insights with a focus on prenatal development. She reports on embryonic growth, placental function, and the structural changes that occur throughout gestation. Before taking on her staff role, Hicks wrote developmental biology explainer pieces for several popular science magazines. Her reporting routinely examines the cellular and anatomical milestones that shape human pregnancy.

Does a Surrogate Mother Share DNA With the Baby?
Can a Pregnant Woman Get Pregnant by Another Man?
When Do Eggs Split for Identical Twins?
Do Babies Have Thoughts in the Womb?
Do Babies Practice Breathing in the Womb?
How Is Fetal Sex Determined and When Can You Find Out?
Fetal Learning: What Do Babies Learn in the Womb?
Fetal Link: The Biological Connection Between Mother and Baby
What Factors Determine a Baby’s Birth Weight?
3D Ultrasound of a Baby’s Face: What to Expect
The Fetus: An Overview of Development in the Womb
Can Babies Really Make Noise in the Womb?
The Biological Process of Human Conception
How Big Is a Baby at 30 Weeks? A Fruit Comparison
The Human Yolk Sac: Its Vital Role in Early Development
Do Babies Smile in the Womb? The Science of Fetal Expressions
The Embryo of a Human: Key Development Stages
Fetal Lung: Development, Function, and Health
Pictures of Embryos: A Look at Early Development
What Is a Fertilized Human Egg and How Does It Develop?
Fetal Lung Development: A Stage-by-Stage Look
What Is the Average Birth Weight in the US?
What Is the Average Weight of Twins at Birth?
Placental Development: The Process and Its Vital Roles
The Biological Process of Human Birth Explained
What Is a Human Blastocyst and Why Is It Important?
Human Embryos: Their Formation and Scientific Role
Prenatal Drug Exposure & Effects on Brain Development
Prenatal Nature: How We Are Shaped Before We Are Born
Stem Cells and Pregnancy: Roles, Sources, and Uses