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12/13/2025

Something to add to breaky this fine morning.

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12/13/2025

12/11/2025

Isn’t the human body amazing!

First Breath, Big Changes: The Closure of Fetal Shunts and the Start of Independent

Before birth, the lungs are fluid-filled and not yet responsible for gas exchange, and pulmonary vascular resistance is high. Oxygenation occurs in the placenta instead, so blood is routed in a functionally different pattern. This image shows how oxygen-rich blood from the placenta travels through the umbilical vein and bypasses both the lungs and much of the liver using three temporary shunts:

Ductus venosus – directs a portion of oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein into the inferior vena cava, partially bypassing the liver.

Foramen ovale – an opening between the right and left atria that allows blood (especially the better-oxygenated IVC stream) to flow directly from right atrium to left atrium, largely skipping the fetal lungs.

Ductus arteriosus – connects the pulmonary trunk to the descending aorta, diverting most right ventricular output away from the high-resistance pulmonary circulation and back into systemic circulation.

After birth, as the newborn takes its first breaths and the umbilical cord is clamped, pulmonary vascular resistance falls, placental flow ceases, and these shunts functionally close and remodel into adult structures, an extraordinary transition from placental life support to independent cardiopulmonary function.

Fetal circulation is not just a textbook diagram; understanding these pathways is critical for interpreting congenital heart disease, neonatal murmurs, and the physiology of that first breath.



Image: OpenStax, CC BY 4.0.

12/06/2025

Makin plans and building a float … Madoc Santa Clause Parade at 4:30pm … so many cool things happening in our little Hallmark town today 💕

12/05/2025

Babysitter's Course December 20th
Seats still available!

12/05/2025

And this is how your blood flows. Thank your heart today 🥰

12/05/2025

Another job well done!

12/04/2025

Nice work!

12/04/2025

Fantastic!

A step forward for Canadians today.

Bailey’s Law (Bill C-225), brought forward by Conservatives to strengthen the justice system’s response to intimate partner violence, has officially passed second reading unanimously in the House of Commons.

This milestone is a tribute to Bailey McCourt, whose tragic death exposed serious gaps in our system. Her legacy is now driving real, meaningful change.

Our thoughts are with Bailey’s family — Karen, Shane, Trish and Debbie — for their courage and tireless advocacy, as well as Carrie, who survived the attack that took Bailey’s life. Their strength has helped push this bill forward.

Bailey’s Law is an important step toward protecting victims and preventing future tragedies. Conservatives will continue working with all parties as the bill moves to committee.

12/02/2025

Has anyone tried this? Does it work?

12/01/2025

Did you know movement means health … we are not meant to stay still.