Research in neuroscience and prenatal psychology shows that maternal stress and trauma during pregnancy can significantly influence a child’s brain development and long-term mental health. This concept, known as fetal programming, is supported by studies on the impact of maternal stress hormones, neurodevelopment, and epigenetic changes. ➡️ HPA Axis Dysregulation: Chronic maternal stress increases cortisol levels, which can lead to an overactive hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in the f

7.1K reactions · 327 shares | A grimace from a 30-week fetus during a 4D ultrasound after hearing a bell likely means:• 易 The fetus is neurologically developed enough to react to sound.•  The grimace shows facial muscle coordination and sensory response.•  It’s a normal reflex—It’s usually a healthy sign of development #pregnancy #prenatal #ultrasound #4d | Yen Dayres | Facebook