This episode is the second appearance of Dr. Mora Pol, the scientist who studied Odo, introduced in the second season's "The Alternate".

Using Dr. Mora's equipment, Odo employs electric shocks to prod the changeling into holding several basic forms.

He invites Dr. Mora to celebrate their success with a glass of champagne, but the happy mood is shattered when Odo receives word that the creature is dying.

At the end of the episode, Kira tells Odo about her feelings of loss, after turning over the baby to his parents.

"[3] Keith DeCandido of Tor.com gave it 6 out of 10, and felt it was a lost opportunity not to use the character Worf, as he had helped Keiko with her delivery of Molly; this event was previously mentioned in the episode "Accession".

[1] In 2015, Geek.com recommended this episode as "essential watching" for their abbreviated Star Trek: Deep Space Nine binge-watching guide.

[4] In 2018, SyFy recommend this episode for its abbreviated watch guide for the Bajoran character Kira Nerys.