Overweight in pregnancy and ADHD
I'm always amazed at the number of conditions that could be prevented by maintaining a normal weight. I've written numerous articles about obesity and how it can lead to not only pregnancy complications, but a number of problems with the baby as well. The article below discusses how being overweight in pregnancy could lead to hyperactive children. Read more:CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY FOODS (getpregnantover40.com)
Women who are overweight when they become pregnant run a much greater risk that their children will exhibit ADHD-like symptoms when they reach school age, reports a study by researchers from Uppsala University. The findings, based on more than 12,500 children in Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, show for the first time that there is a correlation between the mother's body mass index (BMI) at the time she becomes pregnant and symptoms like hyperactivity and concentration problems in the child."Many children are being diagnosed with ADHD and at the same time there is an epidemic of obesity in the world, with more and more women already overweight at the time they become pregnant. If it turns out that the mother's weight is of significance and, together with other factors, can influence ADHD-like symptoms in the child, we have not only found a contributory cause but also a potential avenue for preventive work that can enhance the well-being of both mother and child," says Uppsala's Alina Rodriguez.
from: aphroditewomenshealth.com
