does it really help or protect in any way?
In: Biology
The fetal position is a natural one that our body returns to, not just because it was the way it developed to begin with but also (or relatedly) because it protects our softest, most vulnerable area (our stomach, abdominal cavity) as well as offering the most possible protection to the most vulnerable parts of our head, our eyes nose mouth and optionally our ears. It also covers the front of the throat with the chin.
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