What Is Fetal Microchimerism and How Does It Work? Fetal microchimerism is the presence of a small number of fetal cells that enter a mother’s body during pregnancy and persist for years or even decades. It happens when some fetal cells cross the placenta into the maternal bloodstream, settle in organs, and sometimes integrate into tissues. These cells may contribute to tissue repair in certain contexts, but they have also been associated with some autoimmune conditions, so their effects appear mixed.

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Your child stays with you - literally.

Fetal cells enter a mother’s body during pregnancy and can remain for decades in her organs, even the brain.

Fetal microchimerism reveals a lifelong biological bond.

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