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Video: Fetal ultrasound

By Mayo Clinic staff

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Ultrasound examination reveals the fetus in the uterus. This video shows a 17-week-old fetus. The beating heart can be seen here, as well as the mouth of the fetus opening and closing.

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Oct. 11, 2007

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