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Catecholamines

Stress-related chemicals, including adrenaline, that rise during a brief alarm response.

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Can fear harm the baby myth

Can fear harm the baby myth

Why the myth feels believable The myth persists because pregnancy makes every emotion feel high-stakes. When you care deeply about the baby, it is natural to scan for cause-and-effect: I got scared, then something must have happened inside me. That mental leap is powerful, but it is not always biologically accurate. In everyday language, people […]