High stress during pregnancy linked to lower IQ in male childrenExcessive cortisol levels in the third trimester of pregnancy may lead to lower IQ in male children.
Everybody has a breaking point': how the climate crisis affects our brainsPrenatal stress from natural disasters like hurricanes can lead to increased risk of psychiatric conditions in children.Cognitive neuroscientists like Yoko Nomura use real-life events as opportunities for research, such as Superstorm Sandy.
There Might Actually Be Some Science Behind Eldest Daughter SyndromeOldest daughters often feel a strong sense of responsibility for younger siblings.University of California, Los Angeles study suggests a correlation between early maturity in first-born daughters and mothers' prenatal stress.