Behind the Scenes of Motherhood: The Surprising and Wild Truths You Never Knew!
Before Their First Breath, Primates Are Already Lending A Hand
Did you know that non-human primates have a pretty clever trick up their sleeves—or, rather, up their hands—to help them get out of the birth canal? Many non-human primates, like monkeys and apes, use their hands to assist in birthing.
During labor, the mother often reaches down and uses her hands to grab the emerging baby and guide it out of the birth canal. This can help to prevent the baby from getting stuck or injured during delivery.
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