Traumatic life events during pregnancy can promote low birth weight and end up programming the baby to "put on pounds" during life.

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Traumatic life events during pregnancy, such as physical or emotional stress, have been linked to low birth weight and can also have long-term effects on the child's metabolism, increasing the risk of weight gain and obesity later in life.

Traumatic Life Events During Pregnancy Can Promote Low Birth Weight