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Grumpy Baby

In this ultrasound 3D image provided by Dr. Layyous, we have an interesting image of an apparently grumpy fetus. In fact, it appears that the developing baby is trying to shut out some sort of obnixous sound or unpleasant event, almost as if covering an ear with a fetal hand! No wonder at this, as babies in the womb have been known to respond to loud sounds, music, or even the voices of parents or soft soothing tones from mom. Of course, hopefully in those latter cases we would not have grumpy baby, or at least have one that was on the way to a soothed relaxed state. In any regard, you can see that in this image, the eyes, lips, skull, and jaws are imaged, ensuring that everything appears normal under development. Also there appears to be an umbilical cord going across the chest just under the chin of the fetus. This alone could contribute to the grumpiness of baby (especially if it happens enough), but alas, no fear, as the baby will quickly be able to adjust itself so that any discomfort (if present) is removed readily.

 

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Uploaded on April 10, 2013
Taken on April 10, 2013