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The baby wont begin to breathe as such, until it is born. it will still receive oxygenated blood from its mother via the umbilical cord. this is enough until it is stimulated to breathe after delivery.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe baby won't breathe as long as it is connected to the umbilical cord of the mother. This is because the maternal circulation provides blood flow to the baby, taking away carbon dioxide and providing oxygen.
Once the cord is cut, the baby still "burns" oxygen and produces carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide dissolves in your blood which turns it more acidic, but only mildly so. The baby's brain detects this change in blood acidity which triggers a reflex action to breathe.
It is very difficult for the baby to breathe for the first time because all of it's airways and lungs are collapsed, but once it starts it's quite easy to continue breathing, because of a detergent like substance called surfactant that lines the internal parts of the lungs, called alveoli.
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∙ 10y agoBaby does not breath in the amniotic fluid. Baby need not breath in mothers womb. It gets oxygen from the mother's blood. Once born, baby takes a deep breath and then shouts a cry to make the mother and every body else, too much happy.
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Which parts breaks when the baby is ready to be born?
The amniotic sac breaks and releases the amniotic fluid - "water breaks"
When is Lauren London going tohave her baby?
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As long as the top of your head breaks the surface of the water every stroke you can breath as often as you want (i.e. you cannot swim under water!)
When does a women's water break when she is 9 months?
a womens water breaks to know that the baby has to come out
Can it be harmful to unborn baby to remain in womb for long period of time after water breaks?
Yes. When the water breaks, a woman needs to head straight to the hospital. After the water breaks, the baby is more prone to infection. In a hospital environment, however, antibiotics can be used to minimize the risk to the unborn child and along with a sterile environment, the baby's risk is lowered by a large percentile.
How long can a baby mallard hold breath under water?
for 50000000 years
Use baby's breath in a sentence?
The baby's breath was sweet and smelled of milk. The roses were arranged with baby's breath.
When your water brakes can you not give birth another month?
No! If your water breaks, your body is ready to discharge the baby.
How long after you water bag breaks should you have the baby or wait to take the baby?
my water bag broke how long do i hve to wait to see a doctor
Can the wind steal a baby's breath?
No, the wind can not steal a baby's breath.
How long after a hamsters water breaks does it take to deliver a baby hamster?
about six weeks.
How does the baby come out of the stomach?
if the doctors cut the belly open.sometimes the baby comes out of the vagina(females part)
