Crash Course
Reproductive System, part 4 - Pregnancy & Development: Crash Course A&P
We've reached the grand finale of our four part series on human reproduction: BABIES! Today Hank walks you through the stages of pregnancy, beginning with how a zygote develops into blastomeres to a morula to a blastocyst and finally to...
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How to Deal with Getting Your Period for the First Time
Howcast - Getting your period is an exciting milestone, but it can also be kind of scary. Don’t freak out—here’s what you need to know.
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How to Nurse Your Baby
Howcast - Learn how to nurse your baby from lactation consultant Melissa K. Nagin in this Howcast video.
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What Is Spotting during Pregnancy?
Howcast - Learn what you need to know about spotting during pregnancy from childbirth educator Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video.
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What Should You Expect after a Vaginal or Cesarean Birth?
Howcast - Learn what to expect after a vaginal or cesarean birth from childbirth expert Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video.
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What Happens during Labor?
Howcast - Learn exactly what happens during labor from childbirth educator Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach in this Howcast video. Thumbnail: Ella by philcampbell
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Selective Embryo Reduction
Howcast - Learn about selective embryo reduction in this Howcast video.
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How Many Eggs to Transfer for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Howcast - Learn how to decide how many eggs to transfer for in vitro fertilization (IVF) in this Howcast video about infertility.
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How to Find a Surrogate Mother
Howcast - Learn how to find a surrogate mother -- and what to consider before hiring one -- in this Howcast video.
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Endometriosis & Infertility
Howcast - Learn how endometriosis affects fertility in this Howcast video about infertility.
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Can a Myomectomy Cure Infertility?
Howcast - Learn if a myomectomy -- a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids -- can cure infertility in this Howcast video.
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Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Exploring Methods and Options for Conception
This video explores the miracles of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and the various methods and technologies available to help individuals and couples overcome infertility. From in vitro fertilization to third-party ART, the...
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These body parts were named after people
Some parts of your body are named after the anatomists who discovered them. Have you ever wondered who named a body part after them? And did you know that there are some body parts that were named after biblical and mythological figures?
Science ABC
Gut Microbiome Explained in Simple Words
The gut microbiome are the trillions of microorganisms – primarily bacteria, but also fungi, viruses and protists – that live inside your digestive system. Scientists are discovering that these microbes are vital for us to live healthy...
Science ABC
Endocrine System: How Hormones Work?
The endocrine system is composed of glands that produce hormones to affect changes in distant target organs. It is crucial in maintaining homeostasisbalancein the body. There are seven major endocrine glands scattered throughout the...
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Uterus
Also known as the womb, the uterus is a pear-shaped, hollow, muscular organ in mammals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Foetus
The stage of development an organism goes through inside the womb, following the initial development of the embryo. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Factpack: Pregnancy Timeline
See what's happening during different stages of pregnancy, as the baby changes from conception to birth. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
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The Genius Sperm Bank: Part 2
Meet the grown-up designer babies created by Robert Graham's Genius Sperm Bank in 1970s America. Were any geniuses? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Germinal choice was introduced by millionaire Robert Graham. Children born of...
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Birth
A guide to how the mother and baby's bodies change and cope with labour - the most challenging and potentially dangerous phase of pregnancy. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. In the weeks leading up to birth, the mother's body...
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Pregnancy
The carrying of one or more developing foetuses in the womb of a female, from conception to birth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Cervix
The lower end of the uterus, where it joins and protrudes into the upper end of the vagina. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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¿Qué es el Ciclo Menstrual?
Las mujeres, generalmente entre los 12 y 50 años, pasan por un ciclo mensual en el cual su útero se prepara para un embarazo; se prepara para que un óvulo fertilizado se asiente y crezca hasta convertirse en un bebé. Si no ocurre el...
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Reproduction and Continuity of Species: Reproduction in Humans
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points of the human reproduction.86741