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 …

Objective Observed associations between maternal prenatal stress and children's
socioemotional development have varied widely in the literature. The objective of the current …

Abstract Purpose of Review To evaluate the degree to which recent studies provide
evidence that the effects of prenatal maternal stress (PNMS) on child health outcomes vary …

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 …

In the present review, we examine the association between maternal prenatal stress or
anxiety and children's early negative reactivity or self-regulation. The review includes 32 …

Background Maternal psychological distress during pregnancy is associated with
unfavorable outcomes in infants. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can effectively …

Maternal mental health may be considered a determining factor influencing fetal and child
development. An essential factor with potentially negative consequences for a child's …

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 …

Objective Early temperamental characteristics may influence children's developmental
pathways and predict future psychopathology. However, the environmental context may also …

Studies reporting significant associations between maternal prenatal stress and child
outcomes are frequently confounded by correlates of prenatal stress that influence the …