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Scientists Piped Music Into Women's Wombs to See If Fetuses Like Freddie Mercury
By Brandon Specktor published
Music is the perfect mental stimulation for babies... even before they're born.

What's Behind the Myth That Storks Deliver Babies?
By Emma Bryce published
Here’s the real story behind the ubiquitous myth that storks deliver babies.

US Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low: What's Behind the Decline?
By Rachael Rettner published
2017 saw the lowest birth rate in more than 100 years.

Why This Man's Blood Helped Save Millions of Babies
By Rachael Rettner published
A man in Australia helped save the lives of more than 2 million babies by donating his "special" blood.

How Expensive It Is to Have Kids? These 5 Charts Reveal the Hefty Price Tag
By Heidi Steinour published
Opinion
Little Legs, Big Impact: Baby's Kicks Pack a Punch in Mom's Womb
By Rachael Rettner published
Babies aren't so wimpy after all - here's how much force is behind a baby's kick.
Why Scientists Just Created the Creepiest Robot Baby You'll Ever See
By Mindy Weisberger published
This dirt-dispersing robot-baby torso will crawl out of the lab and into your nightmares.

Babies Learn Perseverance by Watching You Sweat
By Christopher Wanjek published
Have you ever struggled to open a stubborn package? If so, that may be a good thing…if your baby is watching.
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