Development
Author: Agustina Luciana De Nardo | Email: agustinadnardo@gmail.com
Agustina Luciana De Nardo1°, Quimey Flor Ordiales1°,Jazmin Cevasco2°
1° Universidad Favaloro
2° CONICET-UBA
Previous studies suggest that prenatal stress can have significant consequences on the development of the fetus, and on the appearance of behavioral disorders in early childhood. Research indicates a strong association between prenatal stress and externalizing disorders in children (including symptoms such as aggression, impulsivity, and other disruptive behaviors). However, the studies carried out have not tended to examine the interplay between the role of genetic, environmental and social factors. Considering this gap, the objective of the present review is to survey studies that examine the relationship between prenatal stress and the appearance of externalizing disorders in childhood, considering the interplay between the aforementioned factors. The main risk factors found were exposure to prolonged stress, working conditions, perceived social support and the mother’s history of psychiatric disorders, among others. In turn, prevention strategies were presented for parents and those involved in the prenatal stage that are based on psychoeducation, mindfulness exercises, cognitive therapy and dietary and physical exercise habits, which focus on promoting an improvement in the quality of life. of the population in general and mothers in particular.