From the British medical journal, Lancet, a study was done where scientists tested fetal hormonal stress responses. First they stuck the baby with the needle, then they hope to needle into the umbilical cord, which has no nerve endings.
They concluded:
“The fetus reacts to intrahepatic (liver) needling with vigorous body and breathing movements, but not to cord needling. The levels of these hormones did not vary with fetal age.”
MFisk, et al. “Fetal Plasma Cortisol and B – endorphin response to the Intrauterine needling,” Lancet, volume 344, July 9, 1994 PG 77
To read about more studies that confirm that babies in the womb feel pain, go here.
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