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Paula Pfeiffer

Paula Pfeiffer

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Join date: Mar 23, 2026

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Paula Pfeiffer is a final year MD/PhD candidate at Charité, Berlin. Her research focuses on stress in the peripartum period and the molecular and psychobiological mechanisms of developmental programming. Her work combines wet lab techniques with advanced analysis of psychological, biomarker, and microbial data.

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Apr 2, 2026 ∙ 5 min
More Than A Feeling: How Maternal Stress Shapes Offspring Health
Pregnancy is a remarkable time of profound transformation for both the mother and the fetus. During these nine months, the pregnant person undergoes significant physical changes, including complex shifts in hormones and metabolism, which are essential to support the developing fetus. Alongside these physical demands, emotional challenges can increase levels of perceived stress and, in some cases, lead to mental health issues.
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