From womb to words: the sex-specific interplay of fetal sex hormones and maternal mood on infant language development
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By
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Michaela Reimann-Ayiköz
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Jasmin Preiß
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Eva Reisenberger
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Cristina Florea
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Monika Angerer
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Manuel Schabus
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Dietmar Roehm
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Gesa Schaadt
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Claudia Männel
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June 16, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: The Influence of Fetal Sex Hormones and Maternal Emotional State on Language Development in Infants: A Focus on Gender Differences
At a Glance
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| Key Mechanisms | Influence of fetal DHEA levels and maternal mood on language abilities (source needed). |
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Key Highlights
- Fetal DHEA levels predict language development in boys, influenced by maternal mood (source needed).
- Maternal mood significantly affects language ability in girls, independent of DHEA levels (source needed).
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Patient & Prescribing Data
Support for maternal mental health may enhance infant language outcomes (source needed).
Clinical Best Practices
- Incorporate maternal mental health assessments in pediatric care (source needed).
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