Maternal anxiety during pregnancy is associated with weaker prefrontal functional connectivity in adult offspring

ConclusionsWeaker (medial) prefrontal cortex functional connectivity in the high anxiety adult offspring group suggests a long-term negative impact of prenatal exposure to high maternal anxiety, extending into adulthood. To prevent mental health problems at population level, universal primary prevention strategies should aim at lowering maternal anxiety during pregnancy.
Source: Brain Imaging and Behavior - Category: Neurology Source Type: research