Why Do Babies Drink Amniotic Fluid?
Why Do Babies Drink Amniotic Fluid? During weeks 10 and 11 of pregnancy, the developing fetus will start to inhale tiny bits of amniotic fluid. This “inhalation” is more like a swallowing movement. It helps the baby’s lungs as they begin to develop. Why do babies swallow amniotic fluid? It promotes muscular and skeletal development.