Child's DNA Remain In The Mother Forever

In Gregg Braden’s new book, he discusses a fascinating discovery: studies have shown that for every woman who has ever conceived - even if the pregnancy did not reach full term - there is an extraordinary biological connection. Not only does the mother’s blood circulate through the growing fetus, but fetal blood also circulates through the mother, and remarkably, fetal DNA becomes embedded in specific maternal tissues, particularly the liver - and remains there as long as the mother lives.

Moreover, engineering journals describe DNA as a “fractal antenna.” In other words, DNA functions like an antenna tuned to multiple signals across a vast bandwidth, meaning we are constantly absorbing a wealth of information. This implies that a mother remains energetically connected to her child via the shared DNA residing in both her body and her child’s. Perhaps this biological link underlies a mother’s intuition - her almost instinctual awareness when her children are in danger - and also explains the profound grief when a parent loses a child. This kind of separation isn’t just emotional - it’s physical, because an energetic connection that existed all along has been severed.

People often describe that gut-punch feeling like “it feels like someone kicked me in the gut,” or “I feel like I lost a part of myself”. And that’s not a metaphor. It’s very real, tied to the DNA that lives in both the parent and child, or vice versa. We’re only beginning to understand the vast complexity of how we function.

The “dark night of the soul” can include the loss of loved ones - but while it doesn’t change what happens, it transforms how we experience those events. We develop a deeper sense of trust in our bodies and in ourselves. Ultimately, we learn that our well-being doesn’t hinge on external circumstances, because we discover - even amid loss - that we are okay from within.

Study Behind This: Fetal Microchimerism in the Liver

The phenomenon is called fetomaternal microchimerism - the presence of fetal cells (and DNA) that persist in maternal tissues long after pregnancy.

• A review article discusses how fetal microchimeric cells are found in maternal blood, organs, and tissues, including the liver, and how circulating cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) is detectable in the mother’s circulation ScienceDirect.

• Additional foundational research describes how fetal cells lodge in maternal organs and how they can remain there for years, with roles ranging from tissue repair to immune system interactions WikipediaASU News.

These studies support the idea that fetal DNA can reside in a mother's liver (and elsewhere) long-term, aligning closely with Braden’s description.

Understanding that part of our mother literally lives within us, and part of us remains within her, can shift how we perceive our earliest wounds. If our cells, DNA, and energetic signatures are intertwined in this way, then healing isn’t limited to physical repair; it’s also about mending the invisible thread that has always connected us. This awareness invites us to look deeper than the surface story of what happened in childhood, to see that our very biology has carried pieces of each other’s history, love, and pain. That connection exists beyond words, beyond behavior, and even beyond time. It is woven into the fabric of who we are.

But for some, unfortunately, this may not be welcome news.

For those whose relationship with their mother has been strained, absent, or harmful, this knowledge can still be a profound tool for healing. The connection of shared DNA does not require approval, closeness, or even contact. It exists regardless of the state of the relationship, and that means we can choose to work with it from within ourselves. By tending to the “mother energy” that still lives inside our own body, we can cultivate the safety, love, and acceptance we may have longed for externally. Healing, in this light, becomes an inside-out process: nurturing our inner mother, re-parenting the parts of us that once felt unseen, and allowing our cells to carry a new resonance.

Knowing that fetal and maternal DNA are like fractal antennas that are constantly receiving and transmitting signals adds another dimension that must be considered. If that energetic bridge has been transmitting pain or old patterns, it is possible to change what flows across it. Through intentional practices like meditation, breathwork, somatic therapy, or energy healing, we can “retune” the signal, sending compassion, forgiveness, and love not only to our mother but to the part of ourselves that is still connected to her at a cellular level. In doing so, we can soften the impact of generational wounds and begin to rewrite the emotional blueprint encoded in our shared biology.

Ultimately, the science affirms something many ancient traditions have always taught: that we are not separate beings, but living continuations of those who came before us. When we hold that truth, even difficult histories can be reframed. We can honor the connection without excusing harmful behavior, and we can use it as a source of strength, not limitation. Healing then becomes less about changing the other person, and more about restoring harmony in the shared field between us. A field that, by its very nature, is already part of our own body and soul.

Healing the Mother–Child Connection: A Cellular Re-Weaving Practice

1. Create a Safe Space
Find a quiet place where you can be undisturbed for 15–20 minutes. Sit or lie down comfortably. Place one hand over your heart and the other over your lower belly, acknowledging the bridge between your own heart space and the place where life is carried.

2. Ground and Breathe
Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths in through your nose, out through your mouth. With each inhale, imagine drawing in light and stability from the earth. With each exhale, release tension you notice in the body, old stories that do not support you, and emotional heaviness that may have been carried for years.

3. Connect to the DNA Bridge
Bring your awareness to the fact that your body holds fragments of your mother’s DNA, and that part of you may still reside within her. Imagine these shared cells as tiny points of light… millions of them, forming a soft, luminous thread between you. You do not need to think about past hurts right now; simply acknowledge that the thread exists.

4. Infuse with New Energy
On each breath, visualize sending a wave of compassion, forgiveness, or simple neutrality along this thread. This is not for her sake alone, but for the part of you that is connected to her. If your history was painful, you can simply say inwardly: I reclaim my wholeness. I allow this connection to hold love, peace, and strength.

5. Integration
When you feel ready, imagine the luminous thread being gently wrapped back into your own body, now carrying the energy you’ve infused it with. Rest your hands over your heart and belly again, feeling a sense of calm and grounded self-ownership.

Healing is not about letting someone off the hook or forgetting about what happened.

This practice is not about fixing the past. It’s about transforming how the connection lives inside you today. Whether your relationship with your mother is close, distant, or complicated, you can shift the energy in your own body so it supports your healing and freedom.

If this speaks to you and you’d like to explore how science, energy, and spiritual insight can help you heal deep roots and uncover new levels of self-trust, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can uncover the layers, bring light to the unseen, and rewrite the patterns held in your cells—so you can live fully in your own vitality and truth.

I love you!