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Fetal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels in newborn hair are linked to boys' language development by six months. Lower DHEA was associated with better language skills, suggesting DHEA as a potential biological marker.

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  • Neuroendocrinology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Sex hormones like testosterone influence children's language development.
  • Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is increasingly recognized for its role in neonatal brain organization.
  • Fetal DHEA's impact on subsequent language development remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between fetal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and infant language development.
  • To compare the influence of fetal DHEA versus fetal testosterone on early language skills.
  • To explore DHEA as a potential biological marker for language ability.

Main Methods:

  • Fetal DHEA and testosterone concentrations were quantified in newborn hair samples (n=63).
  • Hair samples captured hormone levels from the third trimester of pregnancy.
  • Infant language abilities were assessed at six months using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development.

Main Results:

  • Fetal DHEA levels showed a significant association with language abilities in boys at six months.
  • Lower fetal DHEA concentrations correlated with higher language scores in male infants.
  • No significant association was found between fetal DHEA and general cognitive abilities.
  • Fetal testosterone levels were not associated with infant language development.

Conclusions:

  • Fetal dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels, measured via newborn hair, may be a biological factor influencing language development in boys.
  • This finding highlights DHEA's potential role in early neurodevelopmental trajectories related to language.
  • Further research can explore the mechanisms linking fetal DHEA to language acquisition.