The Science Behind the Unbreakable Bond Between Mother and Child
May 09, 2025•10 min
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Episode description
New research reveals that fetal cells from a baby migrate to the mother's body as early as six weeks into pregnancy—and stay for life, integrating into organs and even healing tissues. This fascinating biological connection, known as microchimerism, may deepen our understanding of the enduring mother-child bond across generations.
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