How Maternal Stress Can Affect Health of Unborn Children

The video explores the impact of toxic stress on pregnant women and their children, highlighting personal stories of Lisa and Kristen. It discusses the role of supportive relationships in breaking the poverty cycle and introduces programs like Nurse Family Partnership and Empath, which use neuroscience to improve outcomes for families in poverty.

What is Lisa's main concern about raising her child?

• Finding a new home

• Her child's education

• Financial stability

• Lack of support from the father

According to Dr. Jack Shankoff, what is toxic stress?

• A temporary condition during pregnancy

• Stress that only affects adults

• A type of stress caused by environmental toxins

• The biological response to stress

What does Kristen identify as a major challenge in her life?

• Managing her children's education

• Balancing work and family

• Dealing with an abusive relationship

• Finding affordable childcare

What is a key factor in overcoming adversity, according to the transcript?

• A reliable and supportive relationship

• Financial independence

• Government assistance

• Access to education

What is the primary goal of the Nurse Family Partnership program?

• To provide financial aid to mothers

• To find employment for mothers

• To offer medical checkups and goal setting support

• To educate mothers on nutrition

How does goal setting affect the brain, according to the new science?

• It improves memory retention

• It changes brain wiring and increases executive function

• It has no significant effect

• It decreases stress levels

What is the main focus of the Empath program?

• Educating children

• Offering housing solutions

• Coaching families using neuroscience

• Providing financial aid