Tiny kicks and punches in the womb help babies understand their new bodies

Researchers measuring the brainwaves of newborn babies have discovered that a baby's kicks are likely a way for the infant to map and begin to understand its body. The study could help doctors develop better techniques for looking after premature babies.

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Category: Biology

Tags:

• Baby
• Brain
• Pregnancy
• University College London

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