Not exact matches
Harold
said there are a few explanations for why smoking may influence later conduct, including that
babies of mothers who smoke may be born smaller or have impaired
brain development.
«After I saw TV ads claiming infant formula with DHA [docosahexaenoic acid] and ARA [arachidonic acid] can help with eye and
brain development, I gave my
baby formula,»
said the 30 - year - old mother in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
«This is consistent with research showing that the experiences a
baby has in the womb can change the
development of their
brain,»
says Vivette Glover at Imperial College London.
Dr. Naomi Stotland
said warnings over mercury could result in women eating less fish, which is a low - calorie protein rich in omega - 3 fatty acids critical for a
baby's
brain development.
Ultimately this can result in poor birth outcomes which can have long - term effects on
babies who survive, including impaired
brain and behavioural
development,»
says Dr. McDonald, adding that research on safe, effective ways of promoting healthy birth outcomes are urgently needed.