Before they are even born, they already smile, yawn, and suck their thumb… the ultrasound captured it all

Por Aracely Molina
25 June, 2026

Inside the womb, someone is very busy. 🥹 The new ultrasound images making the rounds around the world show something few imagined: babies do not spend pregnancy asleep and in silence, but instead kick, stretch, yawn, suck their thumb, and even rehearse facial expressions as if they were getting ready for everything that is coming.

Specialists explain that from the early stages of pregnancy, the baby’s body is already in full training: it develops reflexes, coordinates increasingly complex movements, and responds to stimuli from the outside. Some studies have even documented that they practice movements related to crying long before coming into the world. 👶

These images went viral because they put a face and movement to something that had only been imagined. If you ever wondered what that little being does while growing, the answer is: much more than you think. ❤️

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