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New research from the University of Cape Town reveals that maternal mental health during pregnancy plays a crucial role in shaping a child's emotional development even before birth.
CHILD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Long before birth, a mother’s stress leaves quiet traces on a child’s brain

A UCT study reveals how maternal stress alters early brain connectivity, highlighting a crucial window for two-generation care.

  • Vuyile Madwantsi
4 min read