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Hypertension in pregnancy as a possible factor for child autistic behavior at two years old

Mami Ishikuro1, Keiko Murakami1, Fumiya Yokozeki2

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.

Pregnancy Hypertension
|June 6, 2021
PubMed

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Maternal superimposed preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is linked to autistic behaviors in two-year-old children. Early prediction and intervention are crucial for affected children's development.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are common and can impact maternal and child health.
  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition requiring early intervention.
  • Understanding the prenatal origins of ASD is critical for preventative strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between specific subtypes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and autistic behaviors in children.
  • To provide evidence supporting early prediction and intervention for children exposed to certain HDP subtypes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a large birth cohort study including 6794 mother-child pairs.
  • Analyzed the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy subtypes and autistic behavior in children at two years of age.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between superimposed preeclampsia and autistic behaviors in two-year-old children.
  • This specific HDP subtype warrants further attention regarding potential neurodevelopmental impacts.

Conclusions:

  • Superimposed preeclampsia during pregnancy may increase the risk of autistic behaviors in offspring.
  • Early prediction and targeted interventions are recommended for children born to mothers with superimposed preeclampsia.
  • Further research is needed to establish effective interventions for children at risk.

Keywords:
Autistic behaviourChildHypertensionPregnancy

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