Where Do the Atoms for a Fetus Come From?

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Atoms that form a fetus originate from the food and water consumed by the mother during pregnancy. These atoms are not newly created but are instead derived from the mother's diet, similar to how the body grows throughout life. The discussion clarifies that the building blocks of the fetus are sourced from existing matter rather than being formed from scratch. This process emphasizes the importance of maternal nutrition in fetal development. Understanding this connection highlights the role of the mother's intake in the formation of the baby.
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hi all,

i have a problem that has been puzzling me, when a child has been conceived where do the atoms come from that form the fetus and the baby, did the atoms that now are forming the baby exist before conception ,(leading me to think that maybe not everything is made from start dust if new atoms form) or even more remarkable, were these atoms off forming other types of matter and happen to drop what ever they were doing before conception and magically move off to form the baby when it was conceived?


sorry I am not a academic so my phrasing is terrible ...
 
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The atoms come from the food that the mother eats and water that she drinks. This is just like how your body grows as you become an adult. You need to eat food for this to occur.
 

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