Depression during pregnancy is associated with abnormal brain structure in children
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 15:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are associated with reduced thickness of the cortex -- the outer layer of the brain responsible for complex thought and behavior -- in preschool-age kids, according to a new study. The findings suggest that a mother's mood may affect her child's brain development at critical stages in life.