Maternal stress during pregnancy could leave traces in the placenta that could affect the baby’s development
Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol — a necessary hormone for fetal development — and this would affect the baby’s development from very early stages. The study suggests that a mother’s emotional wellbeing during pregnancy is not only important for her, but could also influence the future health of her baby. …read more
