Most babies shed it in the womb at around 33-36 weeks of pregnancy, where it mixes with amniotic fluid and is swallowed by the baby. Babies born early, however, tend to have a lot more body hair.
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Queensland
Guidelines on mental health during pregnancy and after birth emphasise antidepressants should be prescribed if they’re needed.
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