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An examination of maternal prenatal BMI and human fetal brain development

from The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

An examination of maternal prenatal BMI and human fetal brain development The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry Prenatal development is a time when the brain is acutely vulnerable to insult and alteration by environmental factors (e.g., toxins, maternal health). One important risk factor is maternal obesity. Recent research indicates that high maternal BMI during pregnancy is associated with increased risk for numerous physical health, cognitive, and mental health problems in offspring across the lifespan. It is possible that heightened maternal prenatal BMI influences the developing brain even before birth. READ MORE

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