05/03/2026
A baby’s first breath is the result of months of intricate development inside the womb.
Throughout pregnancy the lungs gradually mature, preparing for the moment a baby transitions from receiving oxygen through the placenta to breathing independently.
The final weeks of pregnancy play an important role in this process, supporting the lungs to fully develop and produce the surfactant needed for breathing after birth.
One of the many quiet miracles unfolding during pregnancy.