What happens if a baby is born in outer space?

However, a few studies have sent pregnant rats into space so the development of the (Earth-born) babies could be investigated. In 1983 the Soviet Union ... The rats were sent in the middle of their pregnancies when the vestibular systems were beginning to develop in the fetuses. read more

However, a few studies have sent pregnant rats into space so the development of the (Earth-born) babies could be investigated. In 1983 the Soviet Union launched a satellite with a pregnant rat on board and found the trip was harder on the mother than on the fetuses. read more

Giving birth to a baby in outer space is very dangerous, rising kids in this environment is the same. Of course people can adapt to zero gravity then work and live in such conditions but IMO it is a question of morality to have children in outer space. read more

Surprisingly a human baby born in outer space might actually be ok. Scientists have done studies on rats in 1983 and 2001 to explore this very question. read more

So, there you go, there are many reasons to be skeptical about the possibility of a baby being born as a healthy individual while in space. read more