Recent studies have shown that fetuses of expectant moms with higher anxiety levels were more likely to have weaker connections between two brain areas involved in executive and higher cognitive functions and stronger connections between parts of the brain connected to emotional and behavioral controls. Fetuses of expectant moms with higher anxiety levels were more likely to have weaker connections between two brain areas involved in executive and higher cognitive functions and stronger connections between parts of the brain connected to emotional and behavioral controls. Discover how to maintain a healthy mind and body during pregnancy, and ensure the best possible development for your unborn child. Join our community of expectant moms and gain access to expert advice, helpful resources, and a supportive network of fellow moms-to-be. Together, we can navigate this incredible journey of motherhood and give our babies the best start in life.