A woman’s weight in early pregnancy may influence how well her baby is able to self-regulate during the first months and years of life, according to a new Finnish study published in the journal Pediatric Research.
Earlier research has shown that one in every five infants struggles to self-regulate in the first year of life. This means that these infants may cry excessively, have problems feeding or difficulties falling asleep unless soothed by a caregiver.
As these children grow older,...
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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/10/16/moms-early-pregnancy-weight-may-affect-babys-self-regulation/139492.html
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