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Stress during pregnancy may change placental signals linked to fetal brain development
About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience maternal mental health conditions, and chronic stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of both maternal and child health challenges.
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About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience maternal mental health conditions, and chronic stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of both maternal and child health challenges. While researchers know this stress can increase the risk of brain and mental health disorders in children, they have not fully understood the biological mechanism involved.
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