Anemia in early pregnancy linked with risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

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Anemia in early pregnancy linked with risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

Children born to mothers with iron-deficiency anemia early in pregnancy may be at higher risk for neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study suggests

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Wiegersma AM, Dalman C, Lee BK, Karlsson H, Gardner RM. Association of Prenatal Maternal Anemia With Neurodevelopmental Disorders. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online September 18, 2019

Links: https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-pregnancy-anemia/anemia-in-early-pregnancy-linked-with-risk-for-neurodevelopmental-disorders-idUKKBN1W52GI

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