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Scientific Reason Some Women Say They Could Just 'Eat Up' A Baby

BOSTON (CBS) - Many people who see a cute baby, whether it's their own or someone else's think, "Yum. Delicious. I could just eat him up".

Well there may be some science behind it.

Researchers at the University of Montreal found that the smell of an infant triggers a physiological response in moms similar to what you might experience when you're really hungry and see a delicious meal.

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