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Babies May Catch Yawns in Womb
A new study suggests that babies may yawn in response to their mother's yawn while still in the womb. This indicates potential for yawn contagion throughout life.
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Scientific American
Researchers found that fetuses were more likely to yawn when their mother did, suggesting humans may experience yawn contagion throughout their life
2026-05-05 19:00 UTC