Analysis shows positive frontostriatal connectivity in young children linked to maternal BMI, suggesting important implications for intervention.
Our analysis found that increased BMI during pregnancy was associated with stronger positive frontostriatal connectivity in young children. Prospective studies incorporating gold-standard measures of maternal and child adiposity and metabolic health as well as behavioural and cognitive measures are needed to understand implications and inform future interventions.
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