Study: Climate Change During Pregnancy May Affect Babies' Brains

Imagine a big storm like Sandy.

This study looked at kids whose moms were pregnant during the storm.

They found that the kids' brains might be a little different.

Specifically, a part called the basal ganglia was bigger.

This part helps with feelings and behavior.

The stress from the storm, like losing power and being displaced, may have affected how the babies' brains grew.

The scientists want to understand how these changes might affect the kids and warn pregnant people about these risks, especially with climate change happening.

It's like the storm's stress might have left a mark on their brains.