Babies born to anaemic mothers have smaller brains, study finds

A new study reveals that babies born to mothers with anaemia exhibit smaller brain volumes, particularly in areas critical for movement, learning, and emotional regulation. These differences, observable as early as infancy, raise concerns about potential cognitive challenges as children enter school. The findings suggest a possible link between maternal anaemia and long-term developmental outcomes in offspring. Researchers emphasize the need for further investigation into how these early brain changes may impact a child’s future learning and behavior.

Key regions of the brain linked to movement, learning and emotions were affected and may lead to cognitive problems Babies born to mothers with anaemia have smaller brains, particularly in key regions linked to movement, learning and the regulation of emotion, according to a study.Researchers said the differences, first detected at the age of one, could lead to cognitive problems when children started school. Continue reading...