Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old, a new study found. This is the first known study to show that a prenatal social intervention may improve health outcomes in offspring. It is really well established that maternal stress in pregnancy increases the risk for health problems in children.
Topic:
- Environment
NC Community College Core Course:
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Infants, Toddlers, and Twos