00:00Did you know that stress during pregnancy could increase your baby's risk of ADHD?
00:04Let's break it down.
00:06Pregnancy is beautiful, but it also brings stress.
00:09From health concerns to finances, it's a lot for any mom-to-be.
00:13But here's what experts are finding.
00:15High stress, especially in the last trimester,
00:18may raise the chances of your baby developing ADHD.
00:22ADHD is a condition that affects attention, focus, and self-control.
00:26It's mostly genetic, but stress plays a bigger role than we thought.
00:30When a pregnant woman feels stressed, her body releases cortisol, the stress hormone.
00:35Too much cortisol can cross the placenta and disrupt the baby's developing brain,
00:40especially areas that control emotion and attention.
00:43Studies show that kids whose moms had high stress during pregnancy
00:47often show stronger ADHD symptoms later in life.
00:51This doesn't mean stress alone causes ADHD,
00:54but it can increase the risk, especially if the baby already has a genetic tendency.
00:59So what's the good news? Stress can be managed.
01:02Support, counseling, prenatal yoga, and healthy habits make a huge difference.
01:07Taking care of a mom's mental health isn't just good for her.
01:10It's vital for her baby's future, too.
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