Maternal infections during pregnancy increase the risk of suicidal behaviors in their offspring, study finds

Past medical research consistently showed that specific events unfolding during pregnancy can influence the health of their offspring after birth. While this has been widely observed in the context of physical health, for instance, when it comes to the effects of drinking alcohol, high caffeine intake or smoking during pregnancy, the link between a mother's health during pregnancy and their children's mental health remains widely unexplored.