This conclusion was made by scientists from the University of Notre Dame. Excessive stress during pregnancy disrupts the motor function of the brain, as a result of which the child begins to walk at a later age, and many of his motor functions may differ from his peers. It is reported by The Daily Mail.

Scientists conducted a survey of pregnant women at 18 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. The most common cause of stress for expectant mothers was financial problems, almost every third woman complained about them at 34 weeks of gestation. This was followed by complications during gestation, relocation and problems in the family.

Scientists evaluated the motor development of 2900 children born at 10, 14 and 17 years. It turned out that more than three serious stresses during pregnancy reduce indicators of motor functions in children. Apparently, stress affects coordination problems..

Coordination is required for the child not only to move in space, it is necessary for the development of writing, drawing, dancing and a number of other activities. Note that several other studies confirm the theory of scientists. Cortisol, a stress hormone that affects children's motility.

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