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Mother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s Development

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

A new study reports mothers who feel more connected with their baby during pregnancy are more likely to have positive interactions with the infant when it is born. This can have a positive effect on the child's development.... Read More...

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Pregnancy Temporarily Lowers a Woman’s Voice

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2018

Researchers report a woman's voice pitch drops during pregnancy. Changes in hormone levels could be to blame.... Read More...

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Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMay 28, 2018

A new study reveals, in combination to genetics and environmental factors, placenta health during fetal development may play a role in schizophrenia. Researchers report genes associated with schizophrenia may turn on in the placenta during complicated pregnancies.... Read More...

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Chromosome Study May Lead to Personalized Counselling For Pregnant Women

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2018

Researchers report fetuses with a rare chromosomal aberration have a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with a developmental disorder.... Read More...

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Pregnancy Drug DES May Have Triggered ADHD in Grandchildren of Women Who Used It

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2018

A new study reveals elevated risks of ADHD diagnosis in grandchildren of women who took a synthetic estrogen drug, known as DES, between 1948 and 1971. ... Read More...

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No Link Between Autism and Eating Fish During Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2018

A new study challenges popular belief that fish consumption during pregnancy can contribute to ASD in children. Analyzing blood samples in one of the largest longitudinal studies to date, researchers found no links between mercury levels in mothers and autistic traits in their offspring. Surprisingly, the only adverse effect of mercury was noted in children's poorer social skills if the mother did not consume fish at all, especially in girls.... Read More...

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Prenatal Marijuana Use Can Affect Infant Behavior and Size

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2018

According to researchers, marijuana use during pregnancy can result in premature birth and smaller babies with lower birth weight. Additionally, babies of mothers who smoked marijuana during pregnancy tend to be more irritable and easily frustrated in later infancy.... Read More...

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Maternal Binge Drinking Linked to Mood Problems and Alcohol Abuse in Offspring

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2018

Researchers report binge drinking during pregnancy and lactation may result in an increased risk of mood problems and alcohol abuse in offspring as they reach adolescence.... Read More...

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Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2018

A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...

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Pregnant Mothers and Offspring Should Limit Added Sugars in Diet to Protect Childhood Cognition

Neuroscience NewsApril 20, 2018

Researchers warn pregnant women and their children to avoid drinking too many sodas, as excessive amounts of sugar in these drinks can negatively impact memory and learning. However, consuming fruits appears to be beneficial for cognitive development, the study reports.... Read More...

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Study Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain Development

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new study confirms previous findings that link inflammation during pregnancy to altered brain development in children. Researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that can predict the long term neurodevelopmental impact of MIA.... Read More...

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How Brain Circuits are Affected by Infections in Mothers and Newborns

Neuroscience NewsMarch 28, 2018

A new study backs up existing evidence that maternal immune activation can impact brain development in children. Researchers report immune activation during pregnancy or soon after birth can cause alterations to brain networks associated with social behavior, resulting in autism-like symptoms in the offspring.... Read More...

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Mother’s Attitude Towards Baby During Pregnancy May Have Implications for Child’s Development

Pregnancy Temporarily Lowers a Woman’s Voice

Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

Chromosome Study May Lead to Personalized Counselling For Pregnant Women

Pregnancy Drug DES May Have Triggered ADHD in Grandchildren of Women Who Used It

No Link Between Autism and Eating Fish During Pregnancy

Prenatal Marijuana Use Can Affect Infant Behavior and Size

Maternal Binge Drinking Linked to Mood Problems and Alcohol Abuse in Offspring

Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

Pregnant Mothers and Offspring Should Limit Added Sugars in Diet to Protect Childhood Cognition

Study Confirms Inflammation During Pregnancy is Linked to Baby’s Brain Development