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Stress in pregnancy can lead to children developing behavioural problems
Updated On: 18 November, 2023 08:36 PM IST | New York | IANS
Psychological distress during the pregnancy period has a small but persistent effect on children’s risk for aggressive, disinhibited and impulsive behaviours
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Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behaviour issues during their childhood and teenage years, according to a research.
"Our research suggests that psychological distress during the pregnancy period has a small but persistent effect on children’s risk for aggressive, disinhibited and impulsive behaviours," said Irene Tung from California State University - Dominguez Hills.
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