Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It's a Lot.
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Australian researchers found human pregnancy demands around 50,000 calories, mainly for the mother's extra fuel needs. Only 4% stored in the fetus, challenging previous assumptions.
Evolutionary biologist Dustin Marshall's study highlights mothers bear 96% of energy costs during pregnancy, making the baby's energy storage negligible.
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