Can Pregnancy Stress Cause ADHD in Babies?

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Can stress during pregnancy really affect your baby’s brain? :pregnant_woman::brain: In this eye-opening video, we explore the expert-backed connection between prenatal stress and ADHD in children. Pediatricians and therapists reveal how high stress levels — especially in the third trimester — may impact your baby’s brain development, attention span, and emotional regulation.  We break down how stress hormones like cortisol can cross the placenta and disrupt fetal brain growth, increasing the risk of ADHD — particularly when genetics are already at play. But here’s the good news — stress can be managed! :raising_hands:  Learn how emotional support, prenatal yoga, counseling, and a healthy lifestyle can help protect both mom and baby. This is a must-watch for expecting parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in maternal and child health. WooGlobe Ref : WGA849877 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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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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