Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Fetal Distress

MeSH tree: C23.888.380

Yawns in healthy fetuses might indicate mild distress

Even in the womb, where all oxygen is provided by the parental placenta, fetuses can—and do—yawn. More yawns during observation were associated with a lower weight at birth—potentially indicating mild fetal stress in the ...