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 …

Background: Although pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of great joy, that's not the
reality for all women. The adverse, long-term, stable, and sometimes, irreparable effects of …

The prenatal period is increasingly considered as a crucial target for the primary prevention
of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Understanding their pathophysiological …

Many mothers experience difficulties after the birth of a baby. Mindful parenting may have
benefits for mothers and babies, because it can help mothers regulate stress, and be more …

While maternal mental health is an important influence on child development, the existing
literature focuses primarily on negative aspects of maternal mental health, particularly …

Child sleep disorders are increasingly prevalent and understanding early predictors of sleep
problems, starting in utero, may meaningfully guide future prevention efforts. Here, we …

The brain is subject to dramatic developmental processes during the prenatal period.
Nevertheless, information about the development of functional brain networks during …

Background Accumulating evidence shows that maternal anxiety during pregnancy
adversely affects child outcomes. The positive effects of maternal psychosocial factors …

The COVID-19 pandemic has a major impact on society, particularly affecting its vulnerable
members, including pregnant women and their unborn children. Pregnant mothers reported …

Pregnancy is a period of major transformations in a woman's life; increased stress, and
mood and sleep disorders are frequent. This review evaluates mindfulness interventions …