New research from the University of South Australia discovered neuropsychiatric and behavioural conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are increased if the mother is obese.
Children born to mothers who are obese both before and during their pregnancy have an increased risk of conditions including audism, a study has found.
Lead researcher UniSA's Dr Bereket Duko says the study provides new insights into the long-term impact of maternal body weight on child mental health.Close-up and selective focus on a pregnant belly with a city street on the background. Concepts of risk of exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, harmful emissions, polluted air, poor ecology in the city.
"In this study, we examined maternal overweight and obesity before and during pregnancy, finding that both are significantly linked with psychiatric and behavioural problems in children later in life, specifically ASD, ADHD and peer relationship problems.
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