Research demonstrates that maternal experiences of racism have significant implications for brain development in their infants, showing considerable differences in brain connectivity linked to fear and anxiety.
The findings suggest that the heightened brain connectivity observed in newborns may predispose them to anxiety and mental health challenges, emphasizing the long-term effects of maternal stress related to racism.
Addressing racism and supporting affected families is not just a social responsibility but a public health necessity that can influence the emotional and mental well-being of future generations.
Investigations reveal that stress from racism triggers hormonal changes during pregnancy affecting fetal brain development, particularly in brain regions associated with processing fear and anxiety.
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