The influence of the family environment on the development of the unborn child
The influence of the family environment on the development of the unborn child

Author(s): Emanuel Buta
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Editura Doxologia
Keywords: Family; unborn child; pregnancy; environment;
Summary/Abstract: The development of the foetus or unborn child is directly influenced by the mother's condition and the family environment, according to the words of contemporary Holy Fathers and scientific research in the field. If the mother has kind thoughts, words and gestures towards the child, but also towards those around her, the child will receive these signals in a positive way, even if unconsciously. Similarly, if the mother is subjected to intense psychological stress, violence or physical and sexual abuse, then the child may also be influenced by these feelings throughout life. We believe that viable solutions to these problems concerning the child, the mother, the family and society as a whole can only be discovered after a knowledge of what the unborn child means, when its life begins, how it is formed and what our relationship with it should be.

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