Prenatal Exposure to Violence May Hike Toddlers’ Aggression Toward Mothers

Toddlers whose mothers experienced interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers, according to a new study.

While it is well-known that pregnant women have an elevated risk for domestic violence, much of the associated research focuses on the negative impact of that violence on pregnancy, labor, and delivery. For their study, researchers at the University of Notre Dame examined the short- and long-term impact of prenatal...

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