How Pregnancy Lifestyle Choices Affect Your Child's Motor Skills Up to Age 6
2025-02-25
Medical Xpress
Research reveals that lifestyle choices during pregnancy have a lasting impact on a child's neurodevelopment, influencing their motor skills up to the age of 5-6 years. A recent mother-child study at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland sheds light on the long-term effects of maternal risk factors on child development, highlighting the importance of prenatal care and healthy habits for optimal child development and motor skill development. By making informed lifestyle choices, expectant mothers can support their child's cognitive development and overall health. Key factors include a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management.
