How stress and mother’s abuse affects infant brain
Early life stress alone impairs hippocampal development. Stress, in addition to maternal mistreatment within the first few weeks of life, also hinders amygdala development.... Read More...
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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex and risk of preterm birth
Stress and depression during pregnancy can affect the fetus' sex and increase the risk of preterm birth. Mothers who experienced physical and psychological stress during pregnancy were less likely to have a baby boy. During pregnancy, the fetuses of stressed mothers had reduced heart rate movement coupling, indicating slower central nervous system development.... Read More...
Parenting stress may affect mother’s and child’s ability to tune in to each other
Mothers who reported higher levels of parental stress had less synchrony in brain activity with their young children than moms who were more stress-free. The findings shed new light on how parental stress can impact the mother-child relationship on a day-to-day basis.... Read More...
Neurodevelopment of 2-month-old infants shows effect of maternal stress
The findings of an EEG study on two-month-old babies reveal the impact of maternal stress on early neurodevelopment.... Read More...
Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses
Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring
A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.... Read More...
Stress in Pregnancy Linked to Changes in Infant’s Nervous System and Psychological Well Being
UCSF researchers report maternal stress could impact the development of a child's parasympathetic nervous system, both in utero and after birth. Additionally, children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy smile less, are less engaged and have a diminished ability to regulate emotions. ... Read More...
Mom’s Support Helps Kids Learn to Regulate Negative Emotion, but What if Mom is Distressed?
Findings could help to develop new strategies that can help parents to regulate their own emotions while managing their child's aversive behavior.... Read More...
Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Could Influence the Biological Clock for Aging
According to researchers, the children of mothers who faced increased stress during pregnancy had shorter telomeres.... Read More...
Children Mean Stress for Mom and Joy for Dad
According to researchers, parenting carries more stress and strain for moms.... Read More...
Depression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in Children
Researchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.... Read More...
Prenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn Monkeys
A new study using non-human primates found infants of mothers who were stressed during pregnancy grew faster but had slower motor development than their peers.... Read More...