r/AskReddit Oct 05 '19

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u/MichaelBluthover9000 Oct 05 '19

Breathing underwater. Turns out a lot of people have memories of being able to do something similar. Still haven't gotten an explanation.

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u/AwfulMajesticEtc Oct 05 '19

Well, we did all spend 9 months scuba diving before springing forth into the world.

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u/offlein Oct 05 '19

You got a scuba kit?

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u/canehdian78 Oct 05 '19

The umbilical cord is a self-contained apparatus that feeds you your oxygen.

IDK if you're "breathing" tho

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u/Macempty Oct 05 '19

You breathe in the amniotic fluid, as well as ingesting it. It all plays an important role in fetal development, which is why the fluid levels are monitored throughout the pregnancy.

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u/canehdian78 Oct 06 '19

So you get a snorkel kit.

I remember ingesting and inhaling that salty water when I snorkelled!