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Prenatal anxiety, affecting 21-25% of pregnancies, has significant negative effects on maternal health, neonate development, and long-term child well-being, necessitating early screening and interventions.

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  • Existing literature highlights significant gaps in understanding and addressing prenatal anxiety.

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  • Analysis of studies measuring prenatal anxiety and its associated outcomes.

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    • Prenatal anxiety is linked to increased maternal cortisol, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and obstetric issues like C-sections.
    • Neonatal effects include lower gestational age, prematurity, and reduced self-regulation.
    • Long-term impacts on offspring include physiological issues (lower vagal activity, reduced immunity) and emotional/mental development problems (negative emotionality, internalizing behaviors).

    Conclusions:

    • Prenatal anxiety has pervasive negative effects on maternal and child health, extending from pregnancy through adolescence.
    • Interventions for prenatal anxiety are scarce, with infant stroking showing some moderating effects.
    • There is a critical need for improved screening methods and early intervention programs to mitigate the long-term consequences of prenatal anxiety.