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Do babies fart inside the mom?

Published in Fetal Development 1 min read

No, babies do not fart inside the mom.

Farting requires ingesting air, and fetuses developing in the womb do not breathe air until after birth. According to current understanding, while fetuses can poop in the womb, passing gas is impossible because they do not ingest air.

Fact Explanation
Farting Requirement To fart, you need to ingest air.
Fetus Condition Fetuses don't take their first breath until after birth.
Conclusion Therefore, farting in the womb is impossible.

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