EP19 - Inflammation in Pregnant Moms Linked to Child’s Brain Development

from Women and Mental Health · host Andrew MacQuoid

Research has linked high maternal inflammation during pregnancy to changes in a child’s brain development, including reduced brain connectivity and poorer cognitive functions. The findings suggest that maternal inflammation can influence the brain’s wiring, which may increase the risk of mental health disorders such as autism and ADHD in children.

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