Baby develops in mother’s ovary
May 30, 2008 by Elaine
Filed under General Genetics and Health, Reproduction and Development
This article reported within the BBC website is fascinating and incredibly rare …
An Australian mother has given birth to a healthy baby daughter who developed in her ovary! The discovery was made during a routine cesarean operation. Durga - meaning Goddess - was born at 38 weeks weighing 6lb 3oz (2.8 kg).
Most ectopic pregnancies end in miscarriage or are terminated early because of the risk to the mother. Just 1-2% of all pregnancies are ectopic, and in 95% of those cases the egg is fertilised in the fallopian tubes on its way to the uterus. In 0.5% of cases, including this one, the baby grows inside the ovary itself.
The ovary was so paper thin the baby’s head could be seen.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7427907.stm
Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com
