1. Babies in the womb can taste the foods that their mothers eat through the amniotic fluid. This can affect their food preferences after birth
2. Some babies develop a fine layer of hair called lanugo on their bodies while in the womb, which typically falls off before birth.
3. Fetal hiccups are common and can occur as early as 9 weeks into pregnancy. Some women report feeling them as a rhythmic pulsing in their bellies.
4. Babies in the womb can hear sounds outside the womb, including their mothers voices, as early as 20 weeks into pregnancy.
5. The first sense to develop in utero is touch. By the end of the first trimester, a fetus can respond to touch on its lips and palms.
6. The placenta acts as a filter, protecting the fetus from harmful substances in their mothers bloodstream. However, certain substances like alcohol and drugs can still cross the placenta and affect the developing baby.
7. Fetal movements in the womb can be an indicator of the baby’s health and well-being. A decrease in fetal movement can signal a problem and should be reported to a healthcare provider.
8. A baby’s fingerprints form in the second trimester of pregnancy and remain unchanged throughout their life.
9. Some studies suggest that babies may have dreams, although it’s impossible to know for sure. Brain activity associated with dreaming has been observed in fetuses as early as 28 weeks into pregnancy.
