Medical Minute: Maternal Stress During Pregnancy

In today's Medical Minute, we look at research that says maternal stress during pregnancy can lead to behavioral issues in children and teens.

Saturday, November 18th 2023, 9:10 am

By: News 9


New research finds high levels of maternal stress are linked to behavioral problems for some children.

A study found that psychological distress during pregnancy raised the risk for aggressive and impulsive behaviors for offspring during childhood and teen years.

Doctors say this finding highlights the need for more accessible mental health care and support for pregnant women.

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