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A Theory of Childbirth’s Evolution May Not Be What You’re Expecting

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Scientists are revisiting an influential theory that the evolution of big brains made human childbirth risky.

A Theory of Childbirth’s Evolution May Not Be What You’re Expecting

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  • Babie's heads are already all mush when they exist the birth canal, and the fact that twins exist the oven way sooner than singletons points to a mechanism that triggers birthing once the baby matter exceeds some critical metabolic thresthold.

    Still think that pregnancy is a barbaric practice, and we should develop artificial wombs as soon as possible.

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