A new study at the University of Melbourne, Australia, suggests that women who experience a few days of emotional stress very early in their pregnancy may pass on a higher risk of adult high blood pressure to their child. However, the researchers also believe women who take even a brief “time out” from worry may eliminate the effects of stress hormones on their child’s cardiovascular health. The findings were presented at the annual Experimental Biology 2002 conference.
(Reuters 23/04/02)

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