Science Plenary- Development and Parenting Begin Before Birth: The Science of Fetal Origins of Future Child Health
Overview
Long before birth, significant brain development and early learning has occurred. Women’s stress and mental health problems during pregnancy affect women as well as their future children. Adversities such as poverty and racism affect babies before they are born. Even earlier intervention, during pregnancy, can support healthy families and healthy children.
Faculty & P-5 Competency Domains
Faculty: Catherine Monk, PhD, Professor of Medical Psychology, and Director, Women’s Mental Health @Ob/Gyn, Columbia University Medical Center
P-5 Competency Domains:
- P-5 (1) Early Childhood Development
- P-5 (4) Health and Developmental Protective and Risk Factors
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