Tag Archives: Pregnancy
Repeated Stress in Pregnancy and Children’s Behaviors
An interesting study was published in the journal Development and Psychopathology that showed they types of stress during pregnancy was less impactful on the baby than the number of stressful events in pregnancy. The more often the mother was stressed, … Continue reading
Diet for a Healthier Baby
Scientists have been looking at ways to improve the development of the fetal brain by encouraging mothers to have better diets. Good nutrition during pregnancy develops a stronger neural network for the baby. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071126152503.htm
How Trauma Changes Our Children
The Holocaust is a tragedy that will live indelibly on the minds of many. Interestingly is leaves more than just scars in our memory, as the Holocaust causes genetic changes in the children who experienced the Holocaust. Read this Time … Continue reading
Time Magazine-Epigenetics and Pregnancy
This very interesting article was published in Time magazine. It offers a thoughtful presentation on epigentics and why we are in control of our genetic destiny. http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1952313,00.html
