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  • Developmental science
  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatrics

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  • Child development research increasingly uses biological models.
  • Prenatal exposures are known to influence neurodevelopment and health.
  • The placenta's role in development is often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the inclusion of placental mechanisms in developmental science.
  • To highlight the placenta as a key factor in prenatal influences on child development.
  • To propose practical steps for integrating placental research into child development studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and theoretical argumentation.
  • Analysis of existing evidence on prenatal exposures and neurodevelopment.
  • Proposal of research integration strategies.

Main Results:

  • The placenta is a critical mediator of prenatal influences.
  • Placental mechanisms offer plausible targets for understanding developmental outcomes.
  • Integrating placental markers can enhance developmental research.

Conclusions:

  • Developmental science must incorporate the placenta's role.
  • Placental research is essential for a comprehensive understanding of child development.
  • Future research should focus on placental factors and their impact on children's health and behavior.