Anatomy scan: Done between 18 and 20 weeks, this second-trimester ultrasound takes an in-depth look at your baby's anatomy. At this point, your baby's genitals are more readily visible, so your ...

She chuckles. "During the ultrasound check-ups, I tried my hardest to switch off my researcher's perspective. And everyone wants to know whether I used my own placenta for my research as well.