Maternal short sleep duration during pregnancy can increase the risk of neurodevelopmental delays in offspring, especially in boys. A study followed 7059 mother-child pairs, excluding those with certain conditions. Maternal sleep data was collected using questionnaires, and neurodevelopmental outcomes were assessed in children at different ages. The study found that boys were more affected by short maternal sleep duration, and higher cord blood C-peptide levels may play a role in this association. The authors suggest a link between maternal glucose metabolism dysfunction, short sleep duration, and neurodevelopmental delays. Limitations include potential biases and the need for further research. Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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Maternal Sleep and Child Neurodevelopment
