Associations of fetal and infant growth patterns with behavior and cognitive outcomes in early adolescence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fetal life and infancy might be critical periods for brain development leading to increased risks of neurocognitive disorders and psychopathology later in life. We examined the associations of fetal and infant weight growth patterns and birth characteristics with behavior and cognitive outcomes at the age of 13 years.

Methods

Population-based prospective cohort study from fetal life until adolescence. Pregnant women with a delivery date between April 2002 and January 2006 were eligible. Follow-up measurements were available for 4716 children. Fetal weight was estimated in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy by ultrasonography. Infant weight was measured at birth and at 6, 12, and 24 months. Fetal and infant weight acceleration or deceleration were defined

SUBMITTER: Goncalves R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12446733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature