Birth in space: What happens if a baby is born beyond Earth; risks of pregnancy in orbit
The possibility of human reproduction in space raises significant biological and technological challenges. Microgravity impacts fetal development and poses logistical difficulties for childbirth, while cosmic radiation threatens DNA and increases the risk of miscarriage and developmental abnormalities. Protecting against radiation and understanding the effects of weightlessness on fetal and infant development are crucial before attempting space pregnancy.
The possibility of human reproduction in space raises significant biological and technological challenges. Microgravity impacts fetal development and poses logistical difficulties for childbirth, while cosmic radiation threatens DNA and increases the risk of miscarriage and developmental abnormalities. Protecting against radiation and understanding the effects of weightlessness on fetal and infant development are crucial before attempting space pregnancy.
