Common causes of a rash. Rashes can be caused by a wide variety of things, and it can be difficult to identify the exact cause straight away. Two different rashes, with completely different causes, may look exactly the same on initial examination. The main causes of rashes can be roughly categorised as follows: Contact rashes.
Once you have identified fetal kick patterns, monitor them closely. You should perform a fetal kick count at least once a day after 28 weeks of pregnancy as a way to monitor your babyâs health. 1  Remember to always track your kick counts in a journal or notebook. 2  For more on this process, see part 2.
Fetal development is monitored closely throughout the pregnancy to ensure that everything is progressing well. Ultrasounds are performed between 5 and 9 weeks, and at 20 weeks to assess growth and fetal heart sounds are detected at most visits to insure that the pregnancy is viable. The fetal heart begins beating at about 5 weeks and can be detected by transvaginal ultrasound shortly after this.