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Hope22

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13. For our little guy the docs at Children's say that it would be a benefit to his lungs.

Reply to snot (Reply #10)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 10:27 PM

Jan 2025

The Squeeze Through the Birth Canal: A Crucial Transition
The journey through the birth canal is not just a passage; it’s a process that readies the baby for the outside world. The squeezing initiates a cascade of events, from expelling fluid from the lungs to creating pressure for the first breath. This transition triggers dramatic changes in the circulatory system, setting the stage for a new life and further relying on the nervous system to properly regulate.

https://mybalancechiro.com/understanding-birth-and-its-impact-on-babies/

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Newborn Baby Horse Couldn't Stand Up At All, Until... [View all] catbyte Jan 2025 OP

What an amazing sequence! I"m so glad he made it. whew! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 #1

I had no idea about the squeezing. Lunabell Jan 2025 #2

That was fascinating piece of information. Who knew?! Ouside of vetinarians, and serious horse people! electric_blue68 Jan 2025 #3

Very interesting stuff! catchnrelease Jan 2025 #7

Cool! I love horses. electric_blue68 Jan 2025 #8

The squeezing is import to human babies as well. Hope22 Jan 2025 #6

Interesting! snot Jan 2025 #10

For our little guy the docs at Children's say that it would be a benefit to his lungs. Hope22 Jan 2025 #13

Thanks! snot Jan 2025 #14

Thank you, catbyte, for posting all these wonderful videos. Dem2theMax Jan 2025 #4

A feel good story made my evening. William769 Jan 2025 #5

Thanks catbyte. The poor thing is so lucky to have caring people around him. C0RI0LANUS Jan 2025 #9

that initial trot was ridiculously cute Skittles Jan 2025 #11

Thank you so much catbyte. What a great ending. I was on the edge of my seat. debm55 Jan 2025 #12

"That moment of him finally getting it..." calimary Jan 2025 #15