Hudson Institute A new study in pre-clinical models has discovered a link between low oxygen in the womb and impaired memory function. It also finds that anti-oxidant supplements during pregnancy may protect against this. Dr Emily Camm The study shows that preventative medicine could be used before birth to protect long term brain health. Hudson Institute senior research scientist in neurodevelopment and neuroprotection, Dr Emily Camm is the first author of the study, published in the journal FASEB J. Key points Low oxygen in the womb – known as chronic fetal hypoxia – is one of the most common complications in pregnancy