The quality of fetal growth and development predicts the risk for a range of
noncommunicable, chronic illnesses. These observations form the basis of the …

The study of depression in mothers in relation to transmission of risk for the development of
psychopathology in their children relies on solid foundations in the understanding of …

A scientific consensus is emerging that the origins of adult disease are often found among
developmental and biological disruptions occurring during the early years of life. These …

Obesity and mood disorders are highly prevalent and co-morbid. Epidemiological studies
have highlighted the public health relevance of this association, insofar as both conditions …

OBJECTIVE: To provide a conceptual review of the literature on children of depressed
parents over the past 12 years. METHOD: This selective review focused on published …

Children who are born preterm are at risk of adverse long-term neurobehavioral outcomes,
including cognitive, motor, and behavioral impairments. Early developmental interventions …

Maternal mental illness can have a devastating effect during the perinatal period, and has a
profound impact on the care that the baby receives and on the relationships that the baby …

Eliminating health disparities is a national priority codified in both Healthy People 20201
and in calls for action from multiple scientific and public health organizations. 2, 3 Today …

Background Many observational studies have found a direct association between adverse in
utero, perinatal and postnatal exposures and offspring's depression. These findings are …

Influenza during pregnancy can affect the health of offspring in later life, among which
neurocognitive disorders are among the best described. Here, we investigate whether …