Buss Claudia, Entringer Sonja, Swanson James M, Wadhwa Pathik D
Cerebrum. 2012 Mar;2012:4. Epub 2012 Apr 25.
During gestation, the fetal brain develops dramatically as structures and connections form, providing the foundation for all future development. The fetal environment plays a critical role in these early neural processes, for better or for worse. Scientists now know that exposure to maternal stress can sometimes have deleterious effects on the fetus, depending on the cause, timing, duration, and intensity of stress. Fortunately, postnatal interventions, such as a secure parent-infant bond and an enriched environment, can buffer the potential negative consequences.
在孕期，随着结构和连接的形成，胎儿大脑会急剧发育，为所有未来的发育奠定基础。无论好坏，胎儿环境在这些早期神经过程中都起着关键作用。科学家们现在知道，根据压力的原因、时间、持续时间和强度，接触母体压力有时会对胎儿产生有害影响。幸运的是，产后干预措施，如稳固的母婴关系和丰富的环境，可以缓冲潜在的负面后果。
