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Research shows that maternal immune system activity can affect fetal brain development. Experts have discovered that children's brain function in the short and long term can be affected by immune system activation during the last trimester.
1. Research on the mother's immune system and the baby's brain
New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience on February 26, 2018 shows that a pregnant woman's immune system can affect the brain development of the fetus in the womb. Many factors can trigger the immune system - such as infections, stress, illness, and allergies - leading to an inflammatory response and the release of proteins. In the past, animal studies have shown some such proteins can affect their offspring. However, little is known about this effect in humans.
To learn more, researchers tracked babies' brain development in utero, through birth, and throughout toddlerhood. Young pregnant women (ages 14-19) were selected, because they are at high risk of psychosocial stress and resulting inflammatory response. The results found that a baby's short- and long-term brain function could be affected if the mother's immune system was activated during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Specifically, the mother's health shows signs of infection that will change the fetal heart rate. Continuing to look at the link between fetal heart rate and nervous system, the researchers say the inflammatory response in the mother's immune system begins to affect the baby even before birth.
During the first few weeks after a young mother carrying high levels of a pregnancy protein (signal of inflammation) gives birth, an MRI scan shows that connectivity between different regions of the baby's brain is disrupted. paragraph. These brain regions are collectively known as the recovery network, which filters out stimuli entering the brain and determines which areas need attention.
As explained by experts, our brain is constantly receiving information from the body and the outside world. The network above will sift through information to decide what is important to act on. Disturbances in the functioning of this network, as well as different types of infections and other triggers of immune responses in pregnant women, are associated with the development of psychiatric diseases, such as such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
This correlation is not limited to infancy, but continues into toddlerhood. When babies were 14 months old, researchers tested and found differences in motor skills, language development, and behavior among babies whose mothers had their immune systems activated during pregnancy.
Although animal studies have proven this, this new finding suggests that inflammatory markers in the mother's blood may be linked to short- and long-term changes in the baby's brain. children. From here, experts will identify ways to stem this impact and ensure children develop in the healthiest way possible - starting in the womb and continuing throughout childhood and into adulthood. Fort.
Hệ miễn dịch của mẹ đã bắt đầu có ảnh hưởng đến bé ngay cả trước khi sinh.
2. How to boost immunity during pregnancy
The following are basic tips to promote mother's health during pregnancy that you can refer to:
Follow the general recommendations to protect yourself, especially during the outbreak of the epidemic broadcast. For example, limit going to crowded places, regularly disinfect hands, wear masks properly, eat cooked and drink hot... Eat foods rich in vitamin C (oranges, bell peppers, guava...), nutrients iron (red meat, dark green leafy vegetables, beans,...) and other vitamins such as A, B, D as well as minerals zinc, fatty acids,... to prevent anemia and increase resistance, reduce the risk of common diseases, infections and birth defects. Note, pregnant women should avoid eating processed foods, fast foods to avoid a compromised immune system. Drinking lots of water is a very simple and effective way to help promote mother's health during pregnancy, but little attention is paid to it. Supplementing with enough nutrients not only helps to detoxify the body through the excretion of sweat and urine, but also moisturizes and beautifies the skin. Pregnant women should drink 2-3 liters of water per day. Pregnant women should be physically active for 20 minutes/day and maintain 5 days/week to significantly reduce the risk of minor illnesses in the changing seasons. Moreover, this effort also helps the body to be flexible, increase endurance, promote the excretion of toxins and speed up the synthesis of antibodies. However, pregnant women should only do gentle, simple exercises that are suitable for their health status. Stop exercising immediately and consult your doctor if you notice any abnormality. Maintaining a reasonable lifestyle helps to ensure the health of both mother and fetus. Pregnant women should sleep on time and get enough sleep because quality sleep can help strengthen immunity. In addition, you also need to stay optimistic and happy, because stress or sadness can increase the hormone cortisol, which weakens immune function. Avoid using stimulants, and instead do pregnancy yoga, meditate, read a book or listen to music.
Uống nhiều nước là một cách giúp tăng cường sức khỏe của mẹ trong thai kỳ vô cùng đơn giản và hiệu quả
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Reference source: webmd.com
