Treating depression during pregnancy supports infant brain development, study finds
A new study shows that treating depression during pregnancy boosts infant brain growth and emotional regulation in the first months of life.
Key Takeaways
AIA recent scientific study has found that treating depression during pregnancy supports the development of a baby's brain and enhances the child's ability to regulate emotions in the first months of life.
The study was based on a randomized clinical trial examining the impact of psychotherapy for prenatal depression on early infant brain development, providing experimental evidence of the potential benefits of supporting maternal mental health, according to Sputnik.
Results showed that infants whose mothers received psychotherapy exhibited a 5% difference in the hippocampal region of the brain compared to those in the control group, highlighting a significant role in memory and emotional processing.