You're exhausted. You're worried. And now someone's telling you to "just relax" for your baby's sake—as if you haven't tried that already. Between the nausea, the fear, the financial pressure, and everyone's unsolicited advice, you're barely holding it together. And honestly? The guilt associated with being stressed may feel worse than the stress itself.
As parents, we all share one fundamental desire: to give our children the best possible start in life. Yet despite our best intentions, today's rates of chronic health conditions are affecting our children at alarming levels. From allergies and asthma to ADHD and autism, many parents are left wondering: Is there anything we can start doing now to support our children's development and health before they're even born? The answer is yes—and it begins with understanding the crucial role of your baby's nervous system development during pregnancy.
