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A Cellular Legacy
- Bird Pinkerton shares a fascinating discovery with her mom about cells from Bird's body residing in her mom's body.
- This phenomenon, called microchimerism, has existed for decades since Bird's birth.
Microchimerism in Pregnancy
- Microchimerism, the presence of cells from one individual in another, occurs on a small scale during pregnancy.
- Fetal cells travel through the placenta and integrate into the parent's tissues, becoming part of their body.
The Role of Fetal Cells
- Researchers are exploring the effects of these fetal cells, including the possibility they may have no function.
- Studies suggest they may aid in tissue repair, as observed in C-section scar tissue.