ArticleBJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology2016
Gestational weight gain, prepregnancy body mass index and offspring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and behaviour at age 10.
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objectiveTo assess offspring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and emotional/behavioural impairments at age 10 years in relation to maternal gestational weight gain (GWG) and prepregnancy body mass index (BMI). DESIGN AND
settingLongitudinal birth cohort from Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (enrolled 1983-86). POPULATION: Mother-infant dyads (n = 511) were followed through pregnancy to 10 years.
methodsSelf-reported total GWG was converted to gestational-age-standardised z-scores. Multivariable linear and negative binomial regressions were used to estimate effects of GWG and BMI on outcomes.
main outcome measuresChild ADHD symptoms were assessed with the Conners' Continuous Performance Test. Child behaviour was assessed by parent and teacher ratings on the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) and Teacher Report Form, respectively.
resultsThe mean (SD) total GWG (kg) was 14.5 (5.9), and 10% of women had a pregravid BMI ≥30 kg/m
conclusionsIn a low-income and high-risk sample, we observed a small increase in child behaviour problems among children of obese mothers, which could have an impact on child behaviour in the population. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT: Maternal obesity is associated with a small increase in child behaviour problems.
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