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Stress during pregnancy can lead to negative emotional impact on babies, study finds

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Even though being pregnant is challenging, it might feel overwhelming due to the added stress of work, the uncertain state of the economy, and the risks of COVID-19. However, in order to lessen the likelihood that their infant would frequently feel unpleasant emotions, expectant moms should strive to assess their stress levels and seek out assistance, suggests a new study. According to a study published on Wednesday in the journal Infancy, kids of mothers who had more stress variations during pregnancy displayed greater levels of anxiety, melancholy, and distress at 3 months of age than babies of mothers who experienced fewer stress fluctuations. "We know that infants experiencing chronic stimulation of the stress response system (chronically elevated cortisol), or 'toxic stress,' without the buffer of a caring adult have an impact on early brain development, immune system and epigenetics," said Dr. Marian Earls, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Healthy Mental & Emotional Development, in an email. She was not involved in the study.Postpartum Research on babies born to mothers who had postpartum depression also reveals additional possible effects. For instance, according to the AAP's policy statement on depression after delivery, preschool-aged children of depressed moms are more likely to have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and these variations in levels are connected with anxiety, social apprehension, and withdrawal.
These children may have "poor self-control, poor peer relationships, school problems, and aggression," as well as attachment disorders, behavior problems, depression, and other mood disorders, the statement said.
However, a 2019 study found that if a child has a caring adult that can provide a safe and stable nurturing relationship, many childhood adversities can be modified.

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