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Vivette Glover1, Lauren Capron2

  • 1IRDB, Imperial College London, Du Cane Road, London W12 ONN, UK.

Current Opinion in Psychology
|August 17, 2017
PubMed

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Prenatal stress impacts fetal development and child outcomes, influenced by genetics. Interventions like prenatal scans and therapy show potential benefits for expectant parents and their babies.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Psychology
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Parenting commences prenatally, involving maternal and paternal bonding.
  • Prenatal stress has documented biological effects on fetal development.
  • Fetal development and later child outcomes can be affected by prenatal maternal stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the biological effects of prenatal maternal and paternal experiences on fetal development.
  • To investigate the long-term impact of prenatal stress on child development.
  • To examine the potential benefits of prenatal interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research on prenatal stress and fetal development.
  • Analysis of genetic influences on child responses to prenatal stress.
  • Exploration of maternal-fetal interactions via the placenta.

Main Results:

  • Prenatal maternal stress can alter fetal development, with effects persisting into adulthood.
  • Genetic makeup influences how children are affected by prenatal stress.
  • The fetus can impact maternal mood and parenting behavior through placental signaling.
  • Paternal support or abuse significantly affects maternal prenatal stress and fetal development.

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal experiences, including stress and bonding, critically shape fetal development and long-term child outcomes.
  • Genetic factors play a role in individual susceptibility to prenatal environmental influences.
  • Prenatal interventions, such as viewing scans and cognitive behavioral therapy, may offer protective benefits.

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