Prenatal Psychotherapy Linked to Altered Infant Brain Structure and Reduced Negative Emotionality
- Category
- · Research · Global
- Date
- October 16, 2026
- Source
- OVUM
Summary
The first randomized clinical trial to measure the impact of prenatal depression treatment on offspring neurodevelopment reveals that psychotherapy significantly alters infant brain structure. The findings suggest that maternal mental health interventions during pregnancy directly influence fetal neurobiology and early-life emotional regulation.
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Sources
- OVUM Primary source
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