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Lifestyle News Live Today February 20, 2025: The fetus remembers: How babies can identify flavour from their mother's pregnancy diet


Published on 2025-02-20 05:03:10 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses a study revealing that fetuses can remember and identify flavors from their mother's diet during pregnancy. This phenomenon, known as "flavor learning," suggests that babies can recognize and show preferences for tastes they were exposed to in the womb. The research highlights how the amniotic fluid, influenced by the mother's diet, plays a crucial role in this early sensory development. This prenatal flavor exposure could influence a child's food preferences later in life, potentially encouraging healthier eating habits if mothers consume a varied and nutritious diet. The article also touches on the broader implications for dietary habits and cultural food preferences, suggesting that what a mother eats during pregnancy might shape not only her child's taste but also contribute to cultural culinary traditions.

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