New Study Finds Developmental Differences For Children Born During Pandemic

[@katelangworthy8698]

Imagine the outcomes of babies born to chronically poor women (like BEFORE the pandemic?), women in abusive relationships, and those with mental health issues. Are we just now realizing these women's children may have been at risk before they were born?

[@asmith7907]

My thoughts exactly

[@ChannelFiend]

Exactly!

[@christine2866]

It seems not to be regarded as a serious issue when it is not directly pointed out. Regarding overall health, a rich American will live 10 -15 years longer than a poor American. The system in America disadvantages these poor people because you need money to access health. Which is absolutely ludicrous and is not exemplary of a First World Country, given that other countries provide the necessary tools for longevity. Especially lacking the most basic tools like access to nutritious and healthy food, hygiene and education about a healthy lifestyle. The US is a truly disastrous place in terms of quality of life.

[@nita6920]

Absolutely 💯

[@JayOne44]

It didn't matter then because it was happening to people of color.

[@Bonkerz01]

My daughter was born April 2020. I had 3 panic attacks during my pregnancy, my house was robbed while I was asleep, my grandma was in the hospital fighting covid the same time I was giving birth, it was a very stressful time for me. That being said, I think my daughter is actually very advanced.She was walking at 10.5 months, at 16 months she was saying her abcs, counting to 10 and she recognized her letters and numbers.

[@crystalmasters8582]

💜💔💜

[@Oliviux78]

I’m so glad! ❤️

[@ashleylalaloves6146]

Thanks for the long story

[@Oliviux78]

@@ashleylalaloves6146 if it looks long then don’t read it.

[@lolawants2008]

@@ashleylalaloves6146 hey Ashley. Time to elevate your level of conversation, start contributing to the world instead of taking random dumps for no discernible reason 👍

[@DioBrando90]

Are women who are vaccinating while pregnant being studied relative to women who aren't vaccinating while pregnant? Really curious how that will turn out over the next few years.

[@rachel8048]

Me too! but no one wants to talk about that

[@aubreybashon5646]

I want answers to this also

[@DioBrando90]

@@LulaMae21 that's what a real trial would look like to determine genuine safety. Claiming the vaccine is safe for pregnancy as of today is simply a guestimate or an extrapolation at best. Which is a complete gamble.

[@LulaMae21]

@@DioBrando90 Claiming COVID is safe for pregnancy is a gamble. Remember what happened with Zika? Thankfully COVID doesn't seem to be having that sort of effect on unborn children. Also, my comment has disappeared for reasons unknown.

[@DioBrando90]

@@LulaMae21 that is odd I can't see your original comment anymore. My reply to your comment disappeared also.

[@RayMak]

Mom's health are extremely important

[@vikneshjay2888]

fathers helth is important

[@sparky9570]

Hm

[@sparky9570]

Mak

[@sparky9570]

Oh i have a riddle

[@sparky9570]

Hold on

[@xoplanninglovexo432]

My daughter was born April 2020. She started holding her head up a few hours after birth, siting up at 4 months, climbing on things at 6 months, started walking holding on to things at 7 months, walking without holding on a week away from turning 9 months, figured out how to open her baby gates at 15 months, started climbing out of her crib at 18 months etc. She is now 20 months old and eats with utensils, drinks out of cups/mugs without spilling. It’s been NONSTOP with her. She is a VERY social baby, smiles and waves at everyone.

[@dia9491]

My son was born before the pandemic but he’s just like your daughter. He used to take child locks apart. Smart babies are a handful lol

[@deathblade909]

Crazy you just described my daughter , she was born during March atnpeak of lockdown .

[@EyeLean5280]

Okay, good for her.

[@WolfieVlogsXD]

My girl was born this past June and she’s the same way…it’s crazy!

[@mountainmama7672]

June 2020 and this is mine to a T

[@CosmoMakeupgurl]

I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and I barely leave the house and I think this is a good thing for my pregnancy. I don't have unnecessary stress like a work commute, having to stand for long periods of time, or having to wait to lay down.

[@ThingsILikke]

Very good idea. If you catch a germ now you can risk the baby having a life-long illness because of it

[@tania2897]

During the first weeks of the shutdown, I was working in the front yard and a young mother was walking by pushing her new baby in a stroller on the tree-lined street with little traffic and time that stretched on into the unknown (since none of us knew what was happening or was going to happen). We looked at each other with those eyes of shared experience, both of us seemingly completely living in 'the now' since that was all that was solid during those days. I said to her, "You are really lucky" meaning the time she had with her baby because we were all so focused on what was right in front of us. She looked back at me and said, "I am, aren't I?". We both smiled and continued on our tasks. I wonder how that young mother is today and how her baby benefitted from those weeks of uninterrupted bonding.

[@jenalatz3589]

I hope you are in a relationship and that you and your significant other are committed to raising your child together.

[@ShesooBreezy]

Meditate and giving you all the positive vibes, queen. 💯💯💯💯

[@thistree9028]

Hi VenusR,if you can, please try to get 10 minutes of fresh air and sunshine each day-If you live in a heavily populated(urban) neighborhood, try going out after morning commute/busyness or early before. It is crucial for health: hormone production, vitiman D, mental state (eventually)and lungs. Staying in all day is not healthy.

[@ハワルドスタンテシヤ]

I’m a early childhood teacher of over 7 years and I can honestly say that nothing is better then having one on one time with your children. They can benefit from a social environment but they flourish when they have your undivided attention in a safe fostering environment.

[@kristenadorno]

Couldn’t agree more!! I have been working from home since 2019 and now starting in August they want us in the office full time. I have a great job that I never would’ve gotten on my own if it hadn’t been for my wonderful mother in law. But I’m actually considering quitting if they don’t change it and allow us to work from home at least 50% of the time. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old and I’m just not ready to leave them in a strangers hands yet.. it’ll be a big hit for us financially but my husband is being supportive (THANK GOD!). I hate to quit my job…I love my job…but I love my kids so much more and if we are in the position to allow me to stay home with them, I’ll take it. I’m blessed to have that option. We will struggle… don’t get me wrong! But we thought we could never have children. We spent 6 years at fertility clinics and were finally told that we might not be able to have children. I gave up and started praying. God blessed us with our daughter and then our son came as a surprise (added bonus! Lol). God has blessed me tremendously so I want to soak up all the time I can with them before they start school and grow up. 🥺 Sorry for the essay 😂

[@inlonging]

Almost sounds like the original comment is advocating homeschool!

[@lcdmonitor1981]

60 is a really small sample size, not enough to draw a conclusion from, but certainly warrants a further study at larger scale

[@gak2008]

you are correct but it's enough to see patterns or trends.

[@geodude7116]

Yeah too small to trust

[@pohakumana]

unless they pulled from every state, location location location. Where I am there is NO stress.

[@june2420111]

Absolutely and who were the participants? Did it include different diets, socioeconomic status, education, health, age, race, family history, etc. The US has such a diverse population, I doubt 60 would be representative. Hard to isolate other variables with such a small sample size.

[@amberw6725]

He said 250, not 60. 250 is still a small sample size.

[@sweetbubblez736]

I gave birth to my daughter April 2021 and I was having strokes ( diagnosed with TIA ) , lost my home, lost my job but I can actually say my daughter just turned 9 months and she already crawling, talking and she already trying to walk. With god Grace life gets better with each and one of us 🙏🏼

[@ayyo84]

Watch TikTok to see other babies with the same situation. Some children attempting to talk only days old, walking only 4 months old??? ? Something not normal here. But these are the results from the "experiment" and ongoing "experiment". There is a reason the news is covering it up. But, people are posting the real news on social media. Godbless🌺

[@shi9288]

My daughter also was born April 2021 and she started crawling at 5 months , standing and walking along couch now. She says mama and dada too.

[@sparklesp9304]

@@ayyo84 It's because they're with their families all day.

[@JuanaWatchDaWorldBurn]

God bless u and ur family, sweet bubbles

[@sweetbubblez736]

@@shi9288 yess my daughter too and when I tell her do you want this is like she understands and says yes. I find this to be beautiful blessing

[@susanclark8578]

Every baby develops at their own pace. Even siblings aren't always comparable!

[@marialiakou6589]

We are not just talking about different development goals for each baby, a study talks about a big number of cases with common symptoms that keeps getting bigger with the same results...in this situation babies that develop different for what was the average range of expectations we had for years 👩‍⚕️

[@sarahs3988]

@@marialiakou6589 60 babies isn't enough to say much. I see more mom's thinking their babies are super babies because they were born during the pandemic more then anyone else. I have multiple children before the pandemic, and a pandemic baby. They all have done things at their own pace. If I was part of the study with my almost 4 year old, he would have definitely been behind in speech and things. Despite being born in the pandemic If I was in the study with my pandemic baby she would have twisted the results the other way, because she is right on track if not slightly advanced. But with all my older children that is the variety we've had despite the pandemic. My first and second walked at 8 months old. My first was advanced in almost every way. Babies differ in so many ways. Some grown faster in some areas then others. A 60 person study is almost worthless, it may warrant a larger study but to declare any findings with such a small sample size is disengenuous.

[@arcguardian]

@@sarahs3988 exactly.

[@kit-nun5476]

@@sarahs3988 Exactly.

[@sushles]

A lot of women found themselves jobless during the pandemic. Many had to get divorced or get sheltered due to domestic violence by their male partners. Add to that the pandemic itself and you have this. We need to treat our women better. They are the ones who will raise and make the next generation.

[@lrac_1]

Notice a lot off single moms in my building recently. I don’t understand this countries disrespect towards women, I mean my wife gets on my nerves daily lol but literally none of us would not be here it it wasn’t for women.

[@yoelytavarez8643]

It is great you explained it like this. I’d actually didn’t think about it this way. You’re 100% correct.

[@sushles]

@@yoelytavarez8643 A lot of these relationships held because they were both working or one was and stayed away from home. Then when they were both home... Things got bad. A lot of men don't bring much else to the table except a paycheck so when that left... So did everything else including the love. Mom can't work longer hours and take care of the kids both with a partner doing nothing. A lot of men don't have the patience to raise their own children. Women were finding themselves better alone. Very sad.

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@magesalmanac6424]

Women have put up with men for a loooong time, and what is the reward? Getting hit but still having to respect men? Lol ok

[@thegrowingauthor2972]

I thought they were going to talk about how advanced the babies are born during covid. My daughter was born in 2020 and already scooting across the exam table at her first appointment. I keep hearing from other people how their babies come out already sitting up and things. Will be having another baby next month. We'll see... There have already been studies regarding the correlation between stress in the womb and mental health later in life of those children...

[@TonyPlease]

So funny non of you mothers wants to admit there's an issue. You're all so delusional you twist it into a positive

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@humanonearth1]

You made a selfish decision imho. What sort of future can you guarantee your child? Seriously. The truth is I think people like you for the most part don't really care, b/c the kid is for you and about you. It's an ego extension. It has absolutely nothing to do with being selfless, it might be the most selfish thing a human can do in their life. Doesn't mean it's always bad, but that's what it is. Why do you think more people don't adopt? B/c their main motivation is selfish - that they are somehow cheating death by making a "mini me". Look around at how many parents complain about being parents, it's endemic.

[@ayalove6285]

@@humanonearth1 yeah. There's a spiritual aspect to child bearing. They live on through their offspring. Sounds spooky but it's biological and scientific.

[@humanonearth1]

@@ayalove6285 A spiritually sound person would think very carefully before bringing life into the world in it's current state and consider heavily the life they can provide for their child. These people are not. They just want to clone themselves. That's not spiritual imo. In fact the OP and many others think covid is making their kids "super". That's simply magical thinking and it's destructive to the future of the child.

[@ToniasBusy]

I don’t see this in my child. She was born in June 2020 and was saying “I love you” by 9 months. She’s cognitively advanced.. imagines like an older toddler, solves puzzles very fast, and was well into 250 words & 2/3 word sentences as she approached 18 months. Looking forward to seeing if my 2nd pandemic baby (due in April) will be similar. I’ve also had Covid in both pregnancies and been fortunate to have healthy outcomes.

[@amandachristian895]

Mine too, she will be 2 in april and she is ADVANCED! She was walking before a year, and she is sooo intelligent! Speaking, reading, climbing, she hit all her milestones months earlier than normal, physically and mentally. She loves books.

[@organizedchaos7504]

Ofcourse you don’t because it’s YOUR child, experiential science isn’t science, just because you believe your baby is perfect doesn’t mean that broad consensus research is incorrect. Very sick of parents deeming themselves arbitrate of factual information.

[@organizedchaos7504]

Also I walked and was potty trained by 9 months, read by 3, so based on my experiential science you’re baby is falling behind. Does my experiential science apply or only yours?

[@sekhmetwindgoddess8443]

You know they study a couple and wanna label everybody. DNA plays a factor. Some people used to stress some races been under stress for hundreds of years and yet overcome

[@SaraHinata]

I'm 32. My mom told me I potty trained at 7 months and I was reading and writing by 4 years old. The thing is, she was a stay at home mom, and SHE taught me how to read and write, which I picked up fast. That's the difference. Nowadays babies are in daycares by 3 months old.

[@loveseeta]

I had my daughter July 2020. She came out of NICU just in time for when I was discharged. She was lifting her head the first day home. She was laughing smiling very interactive in the first days of being born. It was shocking. She was moving her head and eyes to her dads voice in the NICU. She starting walking for sure at 10 months. She is 18 months now and she practically running extremely active kid. She knows her numbers colors and her abcs already. I only have to teach it to her once and she remembers it. She even learns songs after hearing it once. This was her first real Christmas and she learned silent night after hearing it once. She loves singing lol. I know so many other babies born during the pandemic and they are just advanced. I can’t wait to be so supportive of what she wants to do in life.

[@jenalatz3589]

So good to hear good news during this time, enjoy all the first in your sweet baby's life.... it sure goes fast.

[@jenniferjackson9375]

Calm down all of us think our kids are the smartest ... and mine is 22 ...he did all that and more and this was over two decades ago ..so sick of people thinking their kids are wayyyyy smarter than our kids were 😒

[@courtneymitchell8617]

@@jenniferjackson9375 she was just sharing her experience with how her child is growing, this was such a weird and unnecessarily negative take on that comment. No where did she say my child is better than everyone else’s. Sounds like you’re projecting how you already feel about your children

[@melodramatic7904]

@@jenniferjackson9375 i think these are trolls. There are waaaay too many similar comments.

[@ritajohnson1321]

@@YogabyNanda So moms aren't allowed to be excited about their babies because of how it may affect other mothers? I feel bad for you and any mom who feels concerned about their child's development as it is a scary place to be. During my concern of my son still not speaking when he "should" have been, I was still empathetic towards celebrating other mothers. Some children seem like late bloomers, though it mostly levels out later on in early childhood. Sometimes there is an issue. My son who took "too long" to talk, his first words were "go away me now mama" I was bewildered, he was one of those kids who waited until he was good and ready, and he grinned at me like he knew what he did. But hang in there mama, and maybe don't read the comment section of things that may be triggering to you.

[@leahfarmer9038]

I kept trying to explain to people that my son's ADHD was possibly caused from me being in a Domestic Violence situations and I was already a domestic violence survivor during my pregnancy. I bet this is possible. He was a very active baby at a few months

[@eparigon]

this is kinda ableist

[@teknosisglitch2432]

DV doesn't cause neurodivergence.

[@leahfarmer9038]

@@teknosisglitch2432 thank you, you must be smart

[@HoshiHikarino]

@@eparigon as someone who has ADHD shut up. There's nothing wrong with wondering about the cause of a condition

[@sarahgracetruth]

It’s from Vs

[@christinet6336]

So... knowing how much stress of the mother can cause developmental problems in their infants, I can only imagine how much developmental delay is in Black, Hispanic, and Native American infants. This country has put stress on their mothers since the inception of the country...

[@incomments2864]

Why are you putting races? This is affecting every single mother from ANY race. Not just the ones you listed.

[@sabrina.natalie]

@@incomments2864 - Because race is important and significant. Black, Hispanic, and Native American infants face many disadvantages throughout life, so the stress is even greater.

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@christinet6336]

@Eric s They're illegally flooding the borders because their home countries of origin have been completely undermined by the CIA and America's western allies. Let's not play stupid, OK?

[@hanillegiolo3386]

I know. Institutionalised racism is a b*** to these people

[@jen30551]

I'm glad this is being discussed. I've always felt that the grief and stress I experienced while carrying my child (pre-pandemic) contributed to developmental challenges. Having had some treatment during pregnancy might have made a difference.

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@joyj6702]

So true

[@MusicPLUSBusiness]

@@repentrepent8989 It's arrogant to think that the Holy Spirit can be anywhere BUT inside of her.

[@lindalaster2798]

Bull

[@mzarrogantd627]

Baby girl don't let them put fear in you

[@Streghamay]

My grandson is a pandemic baby, and while he has zero problem picking stuff up ( there is literally stuff everywhere.. I am drowning in stuff this kid carries everywhere) he is the single most BUSIEST BODIED toddler I have EVER seen. These pandemmy toddlers are on a WHOLE different level of active.

[@TonyPlease]

Imagine being that stressed as a baby... a teen will be a nightmare

[@humanonearth1]

Ya what you're seeing is what most scientists would write down as "abnormal".

[@dougmueller9961]

my daughter is the same exact way!

[@maxxbarzz]

My son 7months with 2 teeth, been crawling for a 3 weeks, standing on his own and sidewalking, picking up and carrying things while switching hands Only thing is he so active that needs to be in motion to get to sleep.

[@lw3443]

My grandson is the same exact way. Like I never seen anything like it. He runs everywhere he goes all day picking up stuff but is hard to tire him out for bed. Omg I call him the Energizer bunny 😂

[@Deanmomma]

I had my son just in October and he’s already rolling over, trying to crawl, trying to talk and trying to hold his bottle. Yes the pregnancy was stressful but being able to stay home during it and still work I think helped.

[@octoberdawn1087]

For any first time moms, my only advice is to ignore the war stories. I realize i had my babies before the pandamnit, but i realized after my first birth that all of those stories were scare tactics. 💗 I still remember holding my 8 lb+ baby (and yes I'm small framed) and thinking ... "ok, it wasn't the easiest thing ever, but I was waaaay more fearful than i needed to be." Then i couldn't get over how much i loved my baby. I was thinking i would not be able to bond at all. Instead, i fell in love with that mini-Me 🥰 Congratulations to any new moms or moms to be. They grow fast. Enjoy it 💗💗💗

[@ClearlyitsJanae]

Thank you I’m due any day and really needed this message!

[@teabelton5139]

I agree. My heart just bust with joy, love, and happiness. I felt inspired to write a poem or draw a picture. God’s blessing.

[@Hurr3000]

Thank you!!

[@TheBinoyVudi]

Enjoy your Parenthood but please be careful. This type of news is scary but sometimes we got to be cautious too, can't ignore science. I'm glad your baby is doing okay.

[@blaqmermaiid]

Aww.. ur right. Thank u.. i stressed for 2 weeks abt something that hurt me so bad and i felt guilty that I couldnt contain my emotions well enough. Im due next month.. and this comment was reassuring

[@Fugoffplease]

Funny how all the new moms who have welcomed babies during the pandemic are all saying the pandemic babies are different but on good ways such as being more physically advanced but little do they know it's most likely becuase they are stuck at home with less to worry about so they put all of their time and focus on the baby causing them to see more and bond more which is making the babies seen different, better but really the moms are just paying more attention.....

[@A.Rose.G]

Were people using more alcohol? Mothers and fathers. Diet? Exercise? Fresh air? Smelling, using antiseptics? Less medical care? Of course stress but hope researchers looked a bit deeper.

[@pohakumana]

SMOKERS!

[@ryanairbrennttt4914]

It’s the vaccine

[@A.Rose.G]

@@ryanairbrennttt4914 I believe this was March 2020, 6 months? No vaccine. Vaccine issues 2021 will have to be another study.

[@ThingsILikke]

Stress is the main catalyst for a ton of diseases in America - obesity especially

[@A.Rose.G]

@@ThingsILikke It certainly is. All the forms it takes. Whether emotional, mental, environmental, genetic sensitivity, etc. Momentary could be useful, probably. Most are designed for it. Cumulative, sustained not so much.

[@BeYourUniquePotential]

This has been such a stressful time for everyone. This was bound to be reflected upon the child. I hope new mothers will be able to find the support that they need. I imagine there will also be a baby boom next year.

[@pohakumana]

I'm not stressed, no change around here.

[@BeYourUniquePotential]

@Mayab Akhal Experts say baby booms are common after tragic events, which was famously the case for the “boomer” generation born after the second world war. The phenomenon has also been observed on a smaller scale, including after Princess Diana’s death and the 2004 tsunami in south-east Asia.

[@hiimelfo]

@@BeYourUniquePotential No one can afford to have children. Wage slaves need to work 4 jobs. Corporations have ended the middle class.

[@BeYourUniquePotential]

@@hiimelfo Affordability is a huge problem for those wanting to have children at the moment. It was bad enough before the pandemic. Lockdown has lead to a lot of 'nesting' though.

[@randyscrafts8575]

@@pohakumana LOL! You smartass. 👍

[@allisonkatayama8725]

COVID hit during my 2nd trimester and I was super anxious and depressed about everything getting canceled. Needless to say it was a stressful time and it continues to be for us parents. During my pregnancy, I realized that our society doesn’t care at all about mothers and their children. Obviously this was true before the pandemic, but it feels heightened during this time. Maybe if we had support like good healthcare, decent paid leave and affordable childcare, maybe, just maybe we wouldn’t be so stressed. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@tentrickspony8925]

What about the fathers, it's disappointing that you didn't remember to consider fathers and the lack of support they get.

[@kennethhilton8700]

@@tentrickspony8925 Although I agree with you, it's natural that she would speak from her perspective as a mother who went through this. Also, we don't know what her home/ parental life looks like.

[@eddiewiggles9398]

@@tentrickspony8925 what about people who don't even have kids?? Who cares about them?

[@tentrickspony8925]

@@eddiewiggles9398 right..and the singletons... They have it the hardest

[@theshadylady1982]

Our society? Or our Gov? The gov doesn't care about any of us & society is just trying to survive as well. This 'pandemic' did not require many of the extreme measures taken that clearly did more harm than good on so many levels. Suicides skyrocketed, as did drug use, depression & so on. The damage is not contained to any one group of people... most everyone has been negatively affected... and some would say, that was the point.

[@Caram3l_Bombsh3ll]

I’m so glad my son came out healthy because I was stressed my ENTIRE pregnancy. Literally cried every day but he is such a happy baby.

[@NPC13377]

I'd like to see if there's a difference between vaccinated vs un-vaccinated births

[@ThugByChoice]

Short answer, there isn’t 😑

[@NPC13377]

@@ThugByChoice how do you know that?

[@sarahgracetruth]

Of course- kids w/o Vs are MUCH more advanced! The Vs are poison.

[@cooliipie]

Politics won't let you see it

[@martiray3945]

Well you’re not gonna see those results, bc we’re not allowed to discuss it.

[@amandamccallum6796]

My ex husband left me when I was 36 weeks pregnant with our 2nd child and that stress absolutely affected my son.

[@kaleighcook2057]

I'm so sorry truly. 😞

[@joankgillette]

I actually think there was less stress because we all stayed home lol. My daughter is thriving at 4 months, grabbing things etc. I also have a 2 year old son born before the pandemic.

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@humanonearth1]

The denial force is strong in you. Accept Science in your life and take measures to counteract the negative effects on your mini me's due to you deciding to bring them in the world at pretty much the worst time ever.

[@jazzyjaz9108]

For you it may have been less stressful but had you been stuck at home with a violent partner, not able to pay your bills because you lost your job or living alone with no support and, there is so much more things pregnant women had to go thru during the lockdown that you just sound ridiculous, you truly live in a bubble and this whole report went over your head.

[@jenalatz3589]

@@humanonearth1 perfect timing when employers are allowing you to work from home

[@jenalatz3589]

@@jazzyjaz9108 there was unemployment with extra funding due to covid, and if your partner is violent there are often signs that point to that potential. They need to start teaching signs and clues that you might be with partner that is likely to resort to domestic abuse.

[@natashadowning777]

As a parent of a 2020 baby and a early childhood development professional this is bull! These 2020 babies are smart and advanced. All kids develop at their own pace! You can’t compare children like that.

[@ninjarebangbang]

Stress will %100 affect your pregnancy I'm glad this is being discussed

[@shootingstar9243]

My heart goes out to these families. Never crossed my mind this was even happening. Just a reminder to be compassionate/kind. We really never know what people are dealing with. 🙏🏾

[@CarolReidCA]

People are going hungry now - especially older folks and disabled people. It's getting bad here. You can't help them all, but you do what you can.

[@eduardodejesus2441]

What about vaccines. Is their research on that?

[@feliciavargas2633]

I had somewhat a stressful pregnancy, not entirely. If fact most of the time I was calm. My daughter is 4 months old and can almost Stand on her own. She is very advanced! I don’t believe she will be affected at all.

[@MarcLloydZ]

Is it affected or effected?

[@Trolls-Be-like]

Of course. People fail to realize having the parents home with the children throughout the first few years of life/development has such positive impacts. Early on when families were working from home and able to forgo having their infants and small children going to day care the parents were able to be the only ones instilling values in their children. I was able to stay home and raise my first child the first 2 years of her life and she developed very quickly. Her speech was great with full on sentences by the age of one. However, with my son I worked my entire pregnancy, even the day before I have birth I worked a 10 hour shift on my feet. After having him I only had FMLA and took 6 weeks off then right back to work. I noticed a HUGE difference. He had issues with speech and cognitive development because I wasn't the sole force daily with him. Of course just my opinion but from my personal experience I wish I would have been able to wfh at the very least with my son as well.

[@alexandriacooper6054]

I had a baby during the pandemic , though it was only four months ago. I wasnt stressed at all. I did everything I could to not be stressed and my baby is so happy and healthy. Mama’s take it easy. Everything will be ok

[@katelynn2794]

I had my daughter in March of 2021 , my doctor just told me she was behind in motor skills ... This hits hard especially because I feel like it's my fault . So sad be kind

[@LifewithTemmy]

It’s not your fault mama🥰🥰 you’re a great mom and you’re doing your best ❤️

[@katiek.8808]

Don’t listen to the milestone crap. Pretty much all kids equal out by 5. Our kids are always way ahead of milestones. None of them are the next Einstein.

[@dw3675]

Sorry to hear this news, I hope things improve

[@meisyg.8741]

It's not your fault... It's Trump's fault for his miss handling the pandemic.

[@humanonearth1]

If you weren't using contraception it was your fault. Now you deal with it and take measures to try to make sure she catches up as much as possible. Next time think a bit longer about creating life during a pandemic.

[@iknownothing7044]

You can't even agree to disagree on that. Stress is not the issue. It's actually the easiest conclusion

[@pohakumana]

that made no sense

[@ilhamrj2599]

Stress generates hormonal response. Hormonal response if excessive would generate inflammation in some part of your body. Thus, sometimes you feel physical pain in your body during stressful period.

[@nita6920]

People have been struggling before the pandemic with the same stresses of financial uncertainty..smh.. Its just that financial stresses have expanded to working middle class families due to the pandemic so I guess that's why it's concerning, but lower income families have been stressed..

[@Bloombaby99]

Thank you for pointing that out.

[@jacqueslee2592]

The reason being is that US culture does not like to talk about social and economic problems affecting individuals, rather US likes to talk about these issues as if there were individual, racial, and family issues. These social issues are censured in American media, it is now that people realize that these are factors that affect every individual's outcomes and life.

[@awesomealexanders690]

Well said! It's "alarming " bc of who it is impacting.

[@lolawants2008]

And THOSE families were even MORE stressed. SMH is right. When your biases stop your perfectly fine working brain from thinking clearly 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@apv5774]

My little girl is 9 1/2 months My pregnancy with her was the most difficult. Not just because of the pandemic but because I was in a sense alone. My husband was not allowed to company me during doctor visits. And when I had heavy bleeding, he was not allowed to company me. I was convinced I was going to lose my baby after the doctor told me twice the pregnancy was not going well and to expect a miscarriage. On my 3rd trimester I was told baby might a premie and could stay in the ICU. Thankfully that didn't happen, she was born 41 weeks, and still didn't want to get out even after my water broke. Took 2 nurses to push her out of my under rib and was almost 9 pounds conpare to my other 5lbs babies. She's doing really well with her motor skills and already wants to walk.

[@jenalatz3589]

Glad to hear you had a happy outcome, I hope you get to stay at home with her and your other babies. Good luck.

[@apv5774]

@@jenalatz3589 Thank you.

[@AmanBansil]

My daughter was born 2/2021 - Throughout the pregnancy, I was glad that we were in a nice apartment away from a major city (Lake Forest, CA) and had a relaxing environment around us. My wife did stay home and we were careful - but, it was an easy/enjoyable time. We went to the beach when she wanted...basically tried to keep the craziness of the pandemic outside by avoiding travel and meeting others. I know that might sound like a bad time, as we were essentially isolated...it was actually ok and we were glad to keep away from covid. My cousin did not listen and got covid during pregnancy; her child was born 20-26 weeks early. So, especially for new parents, I highly recommend 1) having your own place where you can control access to yourself 2) being vaccinated 3) trying to keep things light/fun 4) giving some great food to Mom (give some mixed nuts, avocados, etc every day). I just thought of it like this: It def was a sacrifice to really hunker down during the pregnancy and even into the first half year of life...but, the child's 'base' health when born was too important to be left to chance because it would impact the rest of her life. NOT getting covid during the pregnancy (when there was no vaccinations) was the best thing I could do for my kid. And so...yea, I got educated on transmission and obeyed the CDC rules...and were ok. Anyone in my extended family who argued with that or did not follow recommendations got covid. I think my cousin probably realizes that she should have been more careful. Her child had to stay in the hospital for 3 months. I can't imagine that was any good for the kid. We were very attentive to the baby in those early months and lots of bonds and basic temperament - are built in those first months. Listen to doctors, don't listen to politicians on both sides or even people on the internet. Listen to doctors.

[@JJ-wx3nd]

Let’s hope doctors nowadays are still a trust worthy source.

[@guitarkatie]

You were very smart. I had some pregnant friends that did the same thing-they took it seriously and delivered healthy babies. Like you said those that seem to feel this is more an issue of political control rebel and get covid. I’ve seen mentality play a big role in who became infected or not. Those that said “ screw this we are going to live our lives” didn’t realize that some people who get covid don’t actually get to continue living. A prominent restaurant owner in my hometown went on a Christmas vacation before vaccines became available in 2020 and has been in the hospital ever since. He was ventilated, came off the vent and has been in a rehab facility learning to do basic tasks like speak and eat every since. Health is wealth, nothing is worth losing it for.

[@Nikki-nt4pt]

Let’s redo this study! My grand daughter was born in May 2020 and the only issue I noticed is she is doing things way ahead of the “milestones” . She’s 1 and already is talking clearly and in sentences (very scary). There are videos with 2020 babies being different in terms of advances. Let us start looking into positive things more often instead of the negative fear factor of small instances all the time.

[@tparker4458]

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts saying the same thing! They won’t highlight that tho. Have to scare everyone to get the vax

[@joywinston206]

Yeah this is a LIE!!! The babies are showing they are way ahead like your baby!! Maybe the pandemic babies but if the mother had the vax then they are all advanced.

[@eredinbreaccglas3935]

@The Winston family human advanced and evolving.

[@KingTheGermanShepherd]

that's the media for you... always fear mongering and showing the worst out of a positive subject.

[@humanonearth1]

You quacks are hilarious. Your delusion is the same extension of behavior that had you do the math on having a kid during the pandemic. You know it was selfish and now there are even more serious consequences you didn't consider, b/c you didn't think very long or have limited capacity in that regard.

[@sister7465]

Did they monitor how social interaction varied pre and post pandemic start times? I imagine babies born pre pandemic had a lot more socialization with family and community while babies born after the start of the pandemic probably don't interact with as many people and have less varied experiences. Just a thought. Also, the so called study didn't have large participation numbers so you're not going to get a realistic idea of how the pandemic is truly affecting babies. Who made up the test groups? Were the subjects taken from around the country from every ethnic group? What were the ages of the mothers? Was there any substance usage by parents during or after conception? I'm not saying this study is bogus. But the news left out a lot of information about this study. Always check the study out for yourself when the news breaks a story like this because the like to make mountains out of mole hills.

[@JoseMendoza-rr4mp]

A small study of 250 babies born between March and December of 2020 in New York City found a slight developmental lag in social, cognitive, and motor skills, probably due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the stress on mothers and babies during that time.The study was published in JAMA Pediatrics this week and conducted by researchers at Columbia University. In the study, researchers surveyed the parents of 255 babies born during the early months of the pandemic, asking them about typical 6-month milestones like rolling over, smiling, and babbling. The scores were then compared with those of 62 6-month-old babies born at the same NYC hospitals before the pandemic.

[@pricklypear7516]

@@JoseMendoza-rr4mp It's not for me to gainsay the researchers at Colombia University (but that's not going to stop me). I'm having some issues with the "probably due to" part of this. "Due to". . . how? Directly or peripherally? Was it the direct stress of the pandemic, or the indirect result of women getting less exercise or even less variety in their diets? We were also in the midsts of a highly contentious presidential election cycle, and the nation seemed geared to tear itself apart. How did researchers filter for this social anomaly? (At least, it was an anomaly then. It seems to be an accepted state of being now.) Sorry, the study was too small and the results too trite for me to be convinced. I'm always surprised that no one ever seems to question how very often researchers tend to find the very thing they were seeking.

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@humanonearth1]

@@pricklypear7516 If you need to be convinced that seeing different human's faces without masks, basically normal socialization, is beneficial and in fact necessary to early childhood development; I would contend you're a hack. And that's putting aside all the "direct and peripheral" variables like stress, political strife, climate and economic collapse.

[@jenalatz3589]

Maybe we should look at the developmental and scholastic lags due to school closures. Most moms I know are enjoying the extra time at home with their babies.

[@TheRandomINFJ]

I loved the isolation and how pollution and nature got a breather during the pandemic. I'm gonna miss it. There was no litter in my mountains....until the humans came back out. I recommend lockdowns annually to benefit the big picture.

[@evaverlaine4887]

My daughter born March 31 2020 when no one in Canada new of the covid pandemic. She is well advanced and outgoing, she loves people and meeting strangers. She's a ball of light. She loves people and people are instantly attracted to her. My labor was over 24 hrs and the hospitals came into new rules as soon as I was in hospital, only one person was allowed with me was her father, it was my first pregnancy and baby at 20 years old. I had an emergency c section and I had complications, my boyfriend wasn't allowed in the room with me during my operation which involved me going on life support. I was all alone, didn't get to see my family or say anything to them.. she was born perfect and healthy and I had many complications due to my c section on life support. I had dropped out of college/university course for environmental science and I fell into deep post partem depression, I got through it and couldn't be happier that I had my baby girl almost 2 years ago now. Go covid mothers, especially the ones who didn't know of the pandemic when it was coming.

[@majavitanovic9085]

only stress? what about pregnant women wearing masks? vaccines? what about lab-virus?

[@SnowCityTarot]

The toddler that lives in the apartment above me definitely has behavioral development problems. She has tantrums multiple times a day, every day, for months. Tantrums that last hours... 😩 She was only a few months old when the pandemic started - I can only guess this is why.

[@Abcdefghijajajaja]

Don’t judge and don’t assume

[@SnowCityTarot]

@@Abcdefghijajajaja well, it's not a wild assumption that dealing with a pandemic as a toddler won't affected their development. The simple stress level of a parent can cause developmental issues even under normal circumstances.

[@bonnebell8873]

It has been widely know for years.... *STRESS KILLS*

[@jacqueslee2592]

Just don't have children if you know you cannot love or support the child financially, emotionally, and socially.

[@shaundennis777]

My baby was born June 2020 and she didn't have any mental or physical issues matter fact she's very intelligent fine motor skills gross motor skills and social development are above average. Her learning skills are already on a 4 year level. Doctor always says she's very smart and I need to look getting her into an advanced school before she's 5. And she can speak very clear. She can tell you the name on objects and loves learning games, words, counting etc.

[@0331Fletcher]

Women worked for centuries in the fields and around the farms in high stress environments right up until childbirth. This claim is idiotic. This has got to stop.

[@Jeannettebreen]

“Get a handle on the stress that comes from poverty, and housing insecurity”. I appreciate the report, but really? Why don’t people like this call on the government to provide maternity leave and child care? Also FREE HEALTHCARE 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@polarpalmwv4427]

"Scattered" by Gabor Mate - This book explores the connection between the role of early infancy, exposure to stress, and the development of ADHD characteristics. This news report supports what the author talks about in this book.

[@bumblebee2227]

Has any one thought that's it's possible that these mothers had time to actually nurture the kids longer because lack of jobs?

[@katiek.8808]

Don’t point out the obvious. It’s not good for their “science”.

[@magesalmanac6424]

Wtf makes you think not having a job is a good thing, for any family?

[@katiek.8808]

@@magesalmanac6424 that’s only because you equate job with income. Nobody said anything about lack of income.

[@bumblebee2227]

@@magesalmanac6424 does my post say "not having a job is good for a family" ???? No, it doesnt. So settle down.

[@berrymeinkale2846]

My baby came out extremely advanced, maybe due to stress, or due to the fact that we stayed home with her more and had alone time

[@ddf7202]

Finally, there’s a book about how stress can make the body develop faster (spare the kids by Stacy Patton) bc it thinks it’s going to die soon. Like kids that are being abused specifically girls get their periods at a younger age bc their body thinks their not gonna make it long enough so the body just reacts to make them mature faster. I couldn’t imaging what stress was doing to fetuses and now I know.

[@lindalaster2798]

So that is why black people are so developed all those years of stress

[@CrackedSociety]

@@lindalaster2798 😬🤭

[@rabidsamfan]

So, poverty is bad for babies. Right. It is only at the end he mentions lack of food and housing as stressors, and I guarantee you that if they had made the comparison to families with those stressors prepandemic they would find similar issues.

[@naomiruwainegutierrezparri3997]

Its true. Children in poverty and who come from homes with domestic violence actually have a lower IQ.

[@lolawants2008]

@@naomiruwainegutierrezparri3997 speaking in absolutes. You may be able to see this on averages, I think behavioral points as well. And yet… throughout history there have been sages & literal geniuses & who came from both poverty & violence. I hope you see that too.

[@lolawants2008]

Of course they would. You’re missing the point. This was a worldwide event that affected such a large percentage of the population, that it has a larger effect worth noting. There are quite unique findings about people that went through great famines in Europe.. & seeing even differences generations later in offspring. It may be the case of other people elsewhere who had famines, not the point

[@gaildavies5390]

Totally disagree. No question that a pregnant woman with her first born is stressed. repeat STRESSED - in general terms. I would say that parents spending more time at home with their child/children are going to be better prepared and brighter

[@jasonsspecial]

" stress is very relative it's a personal thing "

[@Tewthpaste]

*BREAKING NEWS: baby born during covid are 10x smarter than baby that are born without covid.*

[@gamewithkali2306]

My daughter was born December 2020 and just turned 1, knows about 20 words and is so bright, sweet and independent. Her doctor thinks she’s gifted! I’m such a proud mom!

[@TheTrailburner]

I feel like the only way to have a stress free pregnancy these days is to move out into the country with your partner and live in a house within the wilderness.

[@pohakumana]

Like no stress from wild fires or bears running off with your toddler. City people will crash and burn. They are now.

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

Or completely shut off the television and don’t visit social media.

[@ThingsILikke]

Just don’t go to work and use your husband’s credit card to order food and do online shopping- or go to the beach. And don’t have a mom or mother in law around to annoy you- so block them and get a large dog. It’s what I would do.

[@tania2897]

I can't imagine why people who live in the city think life is easy in the wilderness. Unless you are dedicated to the act of survival instead of leisure it won't be what you think it is. Living off the grid is hard.

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

@@tania2897 lots of work! Chopping wood and cleaning out the sut from the wooden stove, shoveling snow. Agreed, It’s not easy life.

[@kafkollectif525]

They have known that stress in the mother effects the unborn child. I feel so bad for the babies and little kids that have only experienced life during covid.

[@missngfrombrooklyn]

Why? According to most of my friends who were pregnant during the height of the pandemic, it was a very peaceful time. Even those who were laid off appreciated that this was really special, they were eligible for unemployment and were essentially paid to stay home with their kid.

[@katiacleroux7376]

I have yet to meet a delayed pandemic baby. I understand how the maternal stress may have caused fetal differences, but the one on one the kids get is also changing their development patterns!

[@organizedchaos7504]

Yes your experiential science from your minuscule corner of the world must be so accurate. You haven’t seen it, so it must not be real…. For real ?!

[@katiacleroux7376]

@@organizedchaos7504 it is a known scientific fact that maternal stress causes genetically different patterns, but we have seen an increase time spent with the family in the western world compared to the last 20 years, and other studies are also proving that this time with the young child spent in lockdown has increased the speed of development compared to years prior. This is very one sided and fear based. There's more to this study then is shared here.

[@organizedchaos7504]

@@katiacleroux7376 site your sources. If not you’re just saying words. We have no examples or experiments that are comparable to the pandemic, because this is the first pandemic since modern records began. Nothing else went global. Please prove me wrong with actual facts and sources.

[@sidneyboo9704]

Mother's need to stay off social media to not stress nowadays.

[@blunttlynxx1973]

Now where are the studies on the development of the babies whose moms took the vaccines during pregnancy

[@msdinba]

As a medical student, I did a study of prenatal stress in 1996. I found the similar results in baby rabbits when the mom had experienced stress while pregnant. It was 1996, and I did not believe my own results. I thought, how could stress pass on to a newborn? I wish I had completed the research paper to its finality. It could have contributed to science.

[@Kiyonce.Kartier]

& this whole time people been saying “these pandemic babies are different” like in a good way when this study says different. The thing is is that people are now home watching them develop vs putting them in daycare at 6 weeks old

[@humanonearth1]

At daycare the kids see other faces and engage in vital social development. Trust science not your internal horoscope ok?

[@jenalatz3589]

@@humanonearth1 the workers wear mask too and so do children over two, might as well stay home with parents and family members that don't have to mask watch and teach your children

[@humanonearth1]

@@jenalatz3589 Are you a drop out by chance?

[@jenalatz3589]

@@humanonearth1 No I am not, but you are a blissful, useful tool.

[@humanonearth1]

@@jenalatz3589 What you don't acknowledge is the socialization and development that happens in early childhood that benefits from seeing a variety of different faces and interactions. The isolated child will not flourish the same. You could say that, it takes a village to raise a child, is proven true in this sense.

[@Nikki30288]

I had a baby prior pandemic and one during lol. There is no alarming finding.

[@dlions010]

He said the study was done March of 2020... we didn't even know there was a pandemic till March of 2020. This sounds like BS.

[@brittanycolvin9032]

"Middle America, now it's a tragedy, now it's so sad to see an upper-class city having this happening."

[@Dreamzs1]

This baby development stuff isn't always accurate anyways. My baby I knew she is smart even though she was a bit behind on learning to talk and on walking and potty train,she learned her abcs and counting early and she was saying long words that even adults don't understand by age 4. She became a smart A student and taught herself Japanese. I knew she was smart as a baby even though she wasn't talking much yet because her eye contact and body language to what went on around her was very smart. Don't handicap children by diagnosing them too soon of a disability! Sometimes we just need to be patient and let these children develop at their own pace and when they are ready.It doesn't mean they are handicapped!

[@repentrepent8989]

please turn your life to Christ whilst you still can the rapture is about to happen anytime soon please repent of your sins And invite the holy spirit to make his home inside you it's not about religion its about a relationship

[@humanonearth1]

I'll trust the person with the science degree thanks. You can listen to the doula or crystal ball people if you like.

[@asiah2021]

This is opposite for me also, I as an elementary teacher during the time I was pregnant … so not ideal and very nerve racking majority of my days. My baby was born June 2021, and she is definitely developing ahead of the normal milestones. I definitely thank God for this!

[@ritajohnson1321]

There were studies done on how stress in mothers affects their unborn babies LONG before the pandemic and they found that stress actually contributed to intelligent babies. My youngest is eight yrs old and it was an extremely stressful time in my life during pregnancy. As an RN I researched this as I was concerned. My son is very smart, advanced in school, is intuitive, and despite my concern with him taking longer than normal for speech (I thought something was wrong with him) BUT his first "word" was "go away me now mama" and I was completely bewildered, he was just saving it up I guess.

[@asiah2021]

Yes, I think it depends a lot on how each person handles stress too. Because, I didn’t want to hurt her with stress, I definitely stepped away a lot. And her development is amazing . But, honestly I owe it to God. But, also to mention genetics and many other things plays it’s part. All babies are different and develop differently. And, that’s been happening forever.

[@lockpickrogue-yc5wc]

Thank God for the pandemic. Thank God for taking the life of all our dear ones and making them suffer.

[@3071-f6i]

We had a baby during covid delta peak and I’d say this baby is more advanced than those a year ago at this same time because we both work from home and we get to spend more intentional time. I do understand since we both work, the relative stress is less so I will give them that. I think try your best to stay positive and try to get help from those around u. If you don’t have spousal support. As a man the best thing in my opinion is to take all stress off your preg wife as much as possible and if possible to help those that don’t have that support financially to allow that mother to be preg in as much peace as u possibly can.

[@jelef001]

The stressors discussed are things like homelessness, so the report wouldn’t apply to people who are housed.

[@KRAFTOMEEZY]

@@jelef001 100% 2:25

[@fragilediamond3203]

That’s what I’m saying my homegirl baby is way more advanced. These 250 women must be living in poverty. Or stressful situations. Can’t generalize a whole population off one study of 250 women in New York City.

[@humanonearth1]

They are not more advanced. It's your denial. There is less than zero chance the current circumstances benefited your child. You made a selfish choice having a child now, you'll have to explain that to them later. We'll have a gen of sociopaths thx to you folk, can I get you a tax break for your service?

[@3071-f6i]

@@humanonearth1 wow.. I am going to pray for you…

[@RosyCheeksBoutiq]

Don’t let this stress you out even more. I’m sure stress during pregnancy plays a part but as a childcare provider I can say it is VERY common for different children to develop at different rates and in different areas. Right now I have two 3yr old boys (a month apart in age), one is incredible when it comes to learning letter/numbers and even sounding out words, but has trouble with basic instructions like go sit in the chair, or clean up the toys.. while the other can have a complete conversation and understand detailed instructions but has a more difficult time learning letter sounds and number recognition etc. I don’t believe either of them is delayed or advanced, I think they are simply developing quicker in different areas. So if you had a baby during that time, don’t freak yourself out! I’m sure you have a beautiful happy and healthy baby!!

[@DarkTrainerGas]

They need to figure out why some of these pandemic kids are far ahead. My son was walking by 6 months and is developed in every area but refuses to talk at almost 1 and q half.

[@sweetlemon3051]

Yes it was stressful pregnancy and extremely hard delivery. But my baby seems to be fine. At 11 month she says 5 words. But not rushing to walk much. I don't see much difference compare to her siblings. The biggest thing, my body refused to produce enough milk, that definitely was from stress.

[@humanonearth1]

You won't see the effects until later in adulthood. Early development is key and having a kid during a pandemic is probably the single dumbest thing a person could do. Your kid will ask you why when they are adults. So start thinking about a good response that doesn't make you sound selfish.

[@sweetlemon3051]

@@humanonearth1 Having a kid during a pandemic is dumbest thing? Only person who hates everyone and everything could say this. Having a child any time is a blessing!

[@humanonearth1]

@@sweetlemon3051 See it's all about yourself, a blessing to YOU. You don't care about any negative effects to the child. This is the thing today, it's a culture of narcissism and entitlement..."it's always responsible and a blessing! have a bunch don't worry about it, they practically raise themselves and cost nothing!"

[@humanonearth1]

@Artoria Pendragon Well it'd be pretty odd for you not to be happy you were born. And obviously incredible individuals come out of very challenging childhoods. But that doesn't make that childhood ideal or somehow advantageous as adding "grit" or something. That's the magical thinking in these comments, which is essentially a form of denialism. It's about acknowledging childhood trauma / stress and understanding how it works. This way if people are in such a situation hopefully science can provide meaningful insight on how to mitigate some of those negative effects.

[@nurserossie4812]

I wasn't pregnant during the pandemic but if the pandemic did anything It brought my spouse and I closer ..The man was gone 24 hours a day walking those hospital floors treating patients 😒..he was off two days a week before the pandemic and now I see him everyday after 4pm ..I guess the pandemic helped in some aspects 😑

[@lynettemelendrez2388]

I disagree with this study. I had a pandemic baby, and so did a bunch of my friends. We were stressed…. But the children are pretty malleable. In fact all the pandemic babies I know are advanced. My daughter is 18 months old and knows her abc’s, the phonics sounds they make , and her colors. She even started picking up Spanish words, from me watching Spanish KZbinrs hahaha The other 14 pandemic babies I know, are all advanced. Maybe those babies had mothers with depression. Depression can impact development.. but usually it comes to be through developing psychological issues with age.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

You know, this information about stress possibly affecting an unborn child is not new. It's been talked about for decades.

[@ms4687]

Whatever this is don’t let the media stress you out!

[@Fienly0109]

More stress for the mother after listening Dr Torrres.

[@user-ct8my8rv9c]

All the chemicals in off brand hand sanitizer...used every day multiple times a day by many during the pandemic..

[@R.K.777]

They should be studying how the babies born from 💉 mothers differs from those born from pureblood mothers. My parents have had so many serious health problems since they got the venom. 😔

[@vashlotus1891]

Nobody saying if the correlation is the mRNA jabs?

[@stevemelton3619]

Notice how they won’t study the babies which the parents were both vaxxed. Blame it on stress… nonsense

[@Insideoutcest]

"new study" where n = 250 and then that small data set compared to and even smaller n = 60~? great work guys. was there a control group by chance? this is a joke

[@jazzys4390]

This video is a perfect example of exaggerating results. I sincerely doubt that the authors said their conclusions with nearly as much conviction as the newscaster they probably used the words 'significant correlation' and NBC decided that meant definitely ALL children developed differently lol

[@darkbozo11]

They explained the control group. And indeed it's just 1 study..but it is a indication that something might be up.. this should be followed up by a bigger study on stress during pregnancy..

[@tanyajane1975]

I had a stress test with every child i carried. That was 21 years ago. Did things change with testing during pregnancy? Stress is harmful for babies in vetro!

[@pohakumana]

I had a mom who didn't stress with 8 kids. She was a pianist. I had Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Bach etc. while in vitro. That's why I can spell vitro. lol

[@OrangeFluffyCat]

@@pohakumana unless your mom was playing piano to you while you were cells in a test tube or petri dish, I think you mean “in vivo” 😉

[@pohakumana]

@@OrangeFluffyCat No the piano isn't an organic organism and it wasn't in there with me. It was outside the womb. in vitro ĭn vē′trō adverb & adjective In an artificial environment outside a living organism.

[@OrangeFluffyCat]

@@pohakumana Are you confused or purposely playing dumb? In vitro is Latin for “in glass.” In vivo is Latin for “within the living.” Quote: “ *I* had Tchaikovski, … while *in vitro* ”. Bruh unless you were inside a test tube, which is the usual context for “in vitro”, you were in vivo. In vivo means whole, living animals. The irony of you trying to call out the original commenter and then saying what you said is pretty rich. 😂

[@ichosecommonsense5295]

Stunted growth often points to underlying chronic conditions, or permanent damage. Although secondary, the damage from covid may leave scars of irreversible issues.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@ichose commonsense • Does your commen sense factor in babies born during World War II in Europe babies born in Southeasy Asia during the Vietnam war, Afghani babies for the past 40 years, Syrian babies, etc.? I don't think much of this study because it is not comparing the impact of pandemic stress to other stressful situations. Additionally, we have no evidence that these performance issues carried into adulthood and we've certainly had enough wars that we would have seen these differences. The remedy seems to be husbands, families, and friends should be aware that ALL stress is bad and they be proactive in doing all they can to reduce stress on the pregnant woman.

[@humanonearth1]

@@yvonnetomenga5726 You don't understand early development. And having a kid now was very selfish.

[@humanonearth1]

Ya I think we'll be gifted with a gen of sociopaths in a decade or so thx to these covid kid rearing folk.

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@@humanonearth1 • Do I understand you correctly that you believe the stess pregnant women are experiencing as a result of COVID-19 is equivalent to or worse than pregant women experienced during a "hot" war and children are/were subjected to during early development in a "hot" war? As to it being "selfish" to have children now, you don't seem to understand the human reproductive system nor human behavior. I certainly don't expect every human being to forego sexual intercourse during the duration of the pandemic, which is the only 100% safe method of avoiding pregancy. Once pregnancy occurs, you seem to be advocating abortion, which is against the personal beliefs of many and is increasingly difficult to get safely and legally.

[@humanonearth1]

@@yvonnetomenga5726 It's called birth control and condoms they are like 99% effective if used correctly so don't give me that. It's been that way for decades. I'm not advocating anything other than thinking long term with the well-being of the child in mind, before deciding to procreate. And my main contention is that this isn't happening with people have kids during COVID.

[@adecuire6601]

....I'm on a national baby board and our babies are allll thriving and ahead of the curve. Being at home with my kiddos has been a blessing.

[@lynettedundon1410]

You're calling it stress causing fine motor skill problems, but how do you know whether or not it was the vaccine?

[@a.whychild6591]

This is interesting because all I keep hearing about and experiencing are pandemic babies that reach developmental milestones sooner.

[@ciscocomputertech]

They could have done the same study years ago in Africa. During the genocides, During the Civil wars, During the ebola outbreak. Could have saved some less fortunate people too. Interesting issue nonetheless

[@BeautiFuFu]

I think poor social development might have something (a lot) to do with the fact that these babies entered a world where everyone face is half covered with mask. One of the first parts of social development is interacting with people and observing other peoples faces and features. When you are born into a world where you only see your parents for half a year because of lockdowns and quarantine, and then when you do go out side everyone looks like 😷. lol how does one form proper human connection in that environment? I can see the mental health industry is going to grow with the new generation.

[@ritajohnson1321]

My thoughts exactly. Truth is, there have been studies on mothers stress levels and how it affected their unborn babies long before this pandemic even happened. I was concerned as my marriage was extremely stressful and I was pregnant, but I learned that stress during pregnancy actually led to advanced intelligence in babies. My son is sooo smart and intuitive! He spoke really late, I was concerned....and he shocked me cuz his first "word" was "go away me now mama" I was completely bewildered. So Idk why they're pretending there weren't studies on this before. With the pandemic we have parents who are addicted to cell phones, they're not working therefore these babies are not getting what children in daycares get as far as socialization and access to a plethora of different toys for motor skill development. Also, did these mothers have covid or get the sh0t for it while pregnant? Couldn't that possibly be the cause of these delays? I doubt the US will even look at that. Studies are coming out of the UK and Europe on natural Immunity and how female reproductive systems are being injured and menstruation stopping in young women after the \/a{{1ne. But you are spot on!

[@debbiefinney1630]

I was under extreme stress when I was pregnant with my son and he does have social emotional problems, fine motor deficits, and sensory issues.

[@charlottecady9417]

Son was born May 2021. I had pneumonia, finished college, etc. I’m worried for how stressed I was

[@izyysika7763]

This baby are so special my son is only 2 months and I see a difference from my other 2 omg he is smiling since when he was 2 weeks and he was recognizing my face.

[@humanonearth1]

wait for it. take measures now to ensure he isn't a sociopath later b/c you had him now.

[@jenalatz3589]

Pay no attention to chicken little and his fear mongering, enjoy your baby and stay engaged.

[@Justin-pb8sx]

Can't wait to see the upcoming studies on children born to vaccinated mothers

[@zacharyschmidtke3674]

There would be nothing. And you’re deplorable

[@Justin-pb8sx]

@@zacharyschmidtke3674 you better pray

[@zacharyschmidtke3674]

@@Justin-pb8sx that's funny. I had a legitimate chortle.

[@onedos23]

Facts, and those who want to say nay are in denial.

[@petrolheadsconcupiscence8081]

I will hope that isn’t the case… but you can’t be too sure nowadays. I think for now vigilance, research, and common sense are the best ways to make decisions going forward until we can actually get a case study on this.

[@andrea-rq1fe]

I think there are going to be a lot more problems with many children. I've heard speech therapists are seeing more children for speech problems because children can't see adults mouths due to masks. I wonder if children will have trouble learning stuff like social cues because children are growing up not being able to see facial expressions and learn the importance of facial expressions and emotions.

[@brigiddonohue9428]

How many of the pregnant women received one or more Covid vaccines?

[@carissarea6442]

Over achievements are a trauma response!