Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1125717
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Mar
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0736-8038
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Fetal Neurobehavioral Development and the Role of Maternal Nutrient Intake and Psychological Health
Spann, Marisa; Smerling, Jennifer; Gustafsson, Hanna C.; Foss, Sophie; Monk, Catherine
ZERO TO THREE, v34 n4 p46-51 Mar 2014
Measuring and understanding fetal neurodevelopment provides insight regarding the developing brain. Maternal nutrient intake and psychological stress during pregnancy each impact fetal neurodevelopment and influence childhood outcomes and are thus important factors to consider when studying fetal neurobehavioral development. The authors provide an overview of fetal neurobehavioral development and the unique contribution of nutrition and psychological stress on the fetus during pregnancy.
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Brain, Child Development, Nutrition, Mothers, Stress Management, Neurology, Psychomotor Skills, Physiology, Interaction, Motor Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: MH07714401A2
