Pregnancy is an incredibly special and delicate time for all parents. In those early stages of development, the environment, both inside and outside the body, can drastically impact fetal and long-term health.
A recent study has identified a new area that can be influenced, diagnosed, and treated before birth: neuropsychiatric disorders.
The Placenta and Psychiatric Disorders
The key to understanding the genetic risk of neuropsychiatric disorders is in the placenta. The international research team, composed of 28 researchers from across Europe and the U.S., has identified the placenta as playing an important role in neuropsychiatric development.
