Accumulating research shows that prenatal exposure to maternal stress increases the risk
for behavioral and mental health problems later in life. This review systematically analyzes …

The pregnancy period represents a unique window of opportunity to identify risks to both the
fetus and mother and to deter the intergenerational transmission of adversity and mental …

There is clear evidence that the mother's stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy
can alter the development of her fetus and her child, with an increased risk for later …

Early life stress (ELS) is a major public health issue, as the consequences often persist into
adulthood and impose negative effects on wide range of outcomes. 1–4 The FinnBrain Birth …

Pregnancy is a period of complex bio-psychological changes, during which the development
of an attachment bond to the fetus takes on a central role. Depressive symptoms are …

Milestones of brain development in mammals are completed before birth, which provide the
prerequisite for cognitive and intellectual performances of the offspring. Prenatal challenges …

Importance Maternal depression during pregnancy is associated with emotional and
behavioral difficulties of offspring during childhood that can increase the risk of depression …

The inclusion of sex as a biological variable in research is absolutely essential for improving
our understanding of disease mechanisms contributing to risk and resilience. Studies …

Depression and obesity represent two of the most common complications during pregnancy
and are associated with severe health risks for both the mother and the child. Although …

Aims: This report aims to present a concise overview and synthesis of current research
findings regarding paternal depression in the perinatal period. Methods: A literature search …