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May 13, 2009

Offspring’s Behavior Influenced By Trauma Experienced By The Mother Even Before Pregnancy

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A new study in rats at the University of Haifa reveals that tauma experienced by a mother even before pregnancy will influence her offspring's behavior. *"The findings show that trauma from a mother's past, which does not directly impact her pregnancy, will affect her offspring's emotional and social behavior. We should consider whether such effects occur in humans too," stated Prof. Micah Les

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