Touch develops as early as 3 weeks after conception, but its ability to start functioning properly doesn’t happen until just before 8 weeks. At 8 weeks a mere stroke on the cheek of the unborn baby, elicits protective movements. The …
1 Woman had 69 Children!
That is NOT a typo! In the 1700s, a single lady (not single as in “if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it” single, but single as in singular) gave birth to a staggering 69 …
Babies Can Skydive!
Babies will, at around 6 months old, develop a reflex known as the parachute reflex. It is an indication of motor nerve development and if all is well, the baby will extend their arms and hands on both sides of …
“The Mask of Pregnancy” Is Caused by Melanin!
It’s common for women to experience a change in skin tone during pregnancy and it happens about 90% of the time. We’re all familiar with the radiant “glow” that accompanies pregnancy, but are probably unaware of the reasons why it …
