Developmental Experiences May Explain 'Unexplained' Medical Symptoms?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 08:21
in Psychology & Sociology
A new theory on the role of developmental experiences has been described. Maternal perception of a threatening environment may be transmitted to the fetus when hormones cross the placenta and affect fetal physiology, effectively 'programming' the fetal stress response system and associated behaviors toward enhanced vigilance.