From the research, it is known that the Mediterranean diet - food from the Mediterranean region - can improve cognitive, social, and emotional abilities in children. In this study, participants were divided into three groups.

The first group was given 'regular care' performed by pregnant mothers. The second group, some were asked to follow the Mediterranean diet, and the third group followed classes to reduce stress.

When undergoing the Mediterranean diet, pregnant women should consume several foods. Such as extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, as well as a little milk and red meat. These foods can also reduce the risk of heart disease, control blood sugar, and support a healthy weight.

Researchers conducted a study when the baby was born and when they reached two years old. This study used tests that measure cognitive, language, motor, adaptation, social, and emotional development.

Based on this test, researchers found that mothers who followed the Mediterranean diet gave birth to children with significantly higher test scores in cognitive and social-emotional well-being categories. Compared to those who received regular care.

Apart from the impact of the Mediterranean diet, mindfulness classes also have a positive impact on babies. Mothers who are assigned to do this give birth to babies who tend to have better social-emotional well-being compared to babies of pregnant mothers who receive regular care.

Mothers who practice mindfulness classes report experiencing less anxiety and stress compared to other study groups. This may also help reduce proteins and inflammatory hormones that can affect the development of the fetal brain.