Research shows that if a mother contracts an infection at four to six weeks of pregnancy, this can increase the chance that the child will develop __________ later in life.

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Research indicates that maternal infections during early pregnancy, particularly between four to six weeks, are associated with an increased risk of the child developing schizophrenia later in life. This is thought to be due to the impact of maternal immune response on the developing brain.

Research Shows That If a Mother Contracts an Infection at Four