Meta - analysis revealed no significant differences between LCPUFA and placebo groups in BSID Mental Developmental Index (MDI) scores at 18 months (MD 0.06, 95 % CI -2.01 to 2.14; I2 = 75 %; four trials; N = 661) and no significant differences in BSID Psychomotor Development Index (PDI) scores at 18 months (MD 0.69, 95 % CI -0.78 to 2.16; I2 = 61 %; four trials; N = 661). (cochrane.org)
Lack of DHA hinders intellectual and psychomotor development of children. (bebezclub.com)
In conclusion, in this population, prenatal exposure to p, p ′ DDE was associated with a delay in the mental and psychomotor development at the age of 1 year. (pediatrics.aappublications.org)