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Abstract
Childhood trauma is widely recognized for its long-term impact on executive function (EF), including its negative effects on behavioral inhibition and decision-making. During pregnancy, a period marked by substantial physiological and neurobiological change, the influence of trauma on EF becomes particularly significant as any pre-existing vulnerabilities may increase the risk of adverse mental health outcomes, affecting not only expectant mothers but also their infants after birth. This analysis examined the impact of childhood trauma on multiple domains of EF in a sample of 108 pregnant, biologically female participants.