February 19 2024- A large genetic analysis of Chinese parents and their babies has revealed various links between maternal health and fetal development. One notable finding is that mothers with higher blood pressure tend to give birth to lighter and shorter babies compared to mothers with lower blood pressure. The study uncovered several unexpected results, shedding light on the complex interplay between maternal factors and fetal development in the Chinese population.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00270-x