Since the migration of neurons ultimately determines their connectivity, synaptic potential, and viability, altered neuronal migration may be a significant determinant of the consequences of maternal gestational cocaine use in the offspring.
From Interview 3, we used information on maternal gestational weight gain and breastfeeding.
Many commonly used indices of prenatal adversity (e.g. maternal gestational stress, gestational diabetes, smoking in pregnancy) are influenced by maternal genes and genetically influenced maternal behaviour.
Another study, using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), investigated the effects of maternal gestational hypertension and preeclampsia on the blood pressure of the offspring in childhood.
Maternal gestational weight gain and offspring weight in adolescence.
Overall, the associations of maternal prepregnancy weight with childhood outcomes were stronger than the associations of maternal gestational weight gain.
Trimester of maternal gestational weight gain and offspring body weight at birth and age five.
Maternal gestational cocaine abuse can cause damage to their offspring.
Median maternal gestational age was 26 weeks at enrolment.
Lower birth weights were associated with female infants, shorter gestational periods, maternal tobacco use, less maternal education, prenatal care beginning later in pregnancy, first in the birth order, and unmarried, older, or younger mothers.
