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mental health

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fetal programming

fetal programming Fetal programming is the idea that harmful conditions or stress in the womb during embryo or fetal development can cause lasting changes in how the body functions.

Fetal programming is the idea that harmful conditions or stress in the womb during embryo or fetal development can cause lasting changes in how the body functions. These long-term changes may increase the risk of metabolic problems as the offspring ages.