Maternal obesity during pregnancy may be linked to behavioral problems in boys
Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 09:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Maternal obesity and child neurodevelopmental problems have both increased in the US and scientists have suggested a possible link. A new study has found that the heavier mothers were when they entered pregnancy, the higher the risk of behavior problems for their sons. However, it did not show the same effects in girls.