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Obstetric synthetic oxytocin use and subsequent hyperactivity/inattention problems in Danish children

Lonny Stokholm1, Mette Juhl2,3, Nicole N Lønfeldt4

  • 1Section of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|March 26, 2018
PubMed

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Obstetric synthetic oxytocin use was not linked to hyperactivity or inattention problems in children. This study found no association between synthetic oxytocin during birth and later behavioral issues.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal medicine
  • Child psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Investigating the potential link between synthetic oxytocin during childbirth and offspring behavioral development.
  • Assessing hyperactivity and inattention problems in children exposed to synthetic oxytocin.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between obstetric synthetic oxytocin use and hyperactivity/inattention problems in offspring.
  • To determine if synthetic oxytocin administration during labor influences child behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Danish National Birth Cohort (2000-2003 births).
  • Included parent and child reports on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at ages 7 and 11.
  • Linked birth data with Medical Birth Register for oxytocin exposure information.

Main Results:

  • Synthetic oxytocin was administered in 26% of deliveries.
  • No significant association was found between synthetic oxytocin use and childhood hyperactivity/inattention problems.
  • Analyses using linear and logistic regression models showed no evidence of an effect.

Conclusions:

  • Findings do not support a link between obstetric synthetic oxytocin use and hyperactivity/inattention problems in children.
  • The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire subscale at ages 7 or 11 did not reveal any effects.
  • Further research may be warranted to explore other potential outcomes or methodologies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderaugmentationhyperactivity/inattentioninductionoxytocinstrengths and difficulties questionnaire

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