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Is mom too sensitive? Impact of maternal stress during gestation.
Frontiers in neuroendocrinology - 1 Apr 2005
Bale Tracy L
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Studies have documented the detrimental impact of gestational and postpartum maternal stress on the developing offspring. In susceptible individuals, stress has been associated with everything from brain developmental delays to emotionality and behavior disorders. Understanding the genetics and developmental window of greatest stress sensitivity is vital to providing the best preventative care and therapeutic...
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