Adverse personal experiences can increase the chance of addiction or mental illness later in life. The more adverse childhood experiences a person has, the higher the risk of physical and mental health problems later in life.
Past injuries may affect your brain or body.
You may have chronic health problems—both physical and mental. A past experience in your life may also affect your feelings about pregnancy and becoming a parent.
If you're very stressed during pregnancy, the stress can affect your baby as well.
To learn more about the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including new scientific studies into the long-term effects, click here.