The child's immunity depends on the mother's emotions

Increased anxiety in a woman during pregnancy can have a negative impact on the immunity of her unborn child. This is evidenced by the results of a study conducted by scientists from the University of Rochester.

The study involved 210 pregnant women aged 20-34 years. Anxiety levels were measured at 8-12, 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. After birth, scientists continued to monitor the children. An analysis of the immune response of children to vaccination against hepatitis B showed that the reaction to vaccination in 6-month-old babies was different. A pattern was revealed: the higher the level of anxiety in mothers, the weaker the immune response turned out to be. A second test of immune cell responses showed that the children of anxious mothers were more likely to have immune responses that were unreasonably aggressive.

Scientists have concluded that the emotional state of the expectant mother generally affects the functioning of the child’s immune system.

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