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Day: August 14, 2021

Cognitive Health Marriage and Family Mental Health

The Effects of Maternal Stress on Fetal Development

Military spouses face heightened stress levels when their partners are deployed to combat zones. Pregnant individuals experiencing this stress may have elevated maternal cortisol levels. Unfortunately, this can affect the child’s developing brain. It increases the likelihood of mental and physical challenges later in life. Embracing my wife and two young daughters, I feel a Read more

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