Ohio State researchers link pregnancy stress to fetal brain development
A new study says persistent stress while pregnant alters how the placenta signals the developing fetus, which could affect early brain growth.
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What happened
Researchers at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center studied how stress during pregnancy affects the placenta. Their work indicates that persistent stress alters the placenta's signaling to the fetus.
Why it matters
The findings suggest the placenta may play a role in early brain development, which could be affected by stress in the mother.
Coverage
- Scientists reviewed studies covering 1.17 million children and found a major research gap (Hugo Francisco de Souza)
- New study finds link between stress during pregnancy and fetal brain development (Spectrum News)
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