He is, isn't he? [Some panic sets in. They are responsible for this child's every need.]

Do you know that compared to other mammals, human babies are one of the most helpless species? Recent research suggests it's because of the mother's metabolism. Considering how long we live, babies should be inside of their mothers for much longer. But the mother's metabolism cannot withstand having another being inside of it that takes up so much resources.

[Rambling science in his nervousness.]