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Can a pregnant woman's mood affect her fetus' development?
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Fetal development: Fetal development is mainly under genetic control. Providing good nutrition for the developing fetus is also important. Not much evidence that mood has much to do with development, though.
Answered 6/5/2012
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Metaphysical questio: Your question is metaphysical and i cannot answer to those ramifications. I will say, though, that maternal sorrow, anxiety, depression, stress do affect the pregnancy adversely and increase the risk for small babies, preterm birth and cesarean section. A healthy, optimistic mood is essential in all aspects of life, including reproduction!
Answered 12/9/2013
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