Katri Raikkanen at University of Helsinki studied chocolate consumption and stress levels. Daily indulgences had a positive affect on baby's behavior. Infants smiled and laughed more, and the babies of stressed women showed less fear of new situations. This could result from feel good chemicals and antioxidants in chocolate passed on to the baby. As long as the majority of calories you consume comes from healthy foods and you don't have gestational diabetes, go ahead and indulge in a little bit of cholocate. Moderation is key.

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