Pregnancy complications and neuropsychological outcomes: A review

Pregnancy complications elevate risk of associated adverse medical, socioenvironmental, and behavioral outcomes in children. These are likely to have a substantial impact on neuropsychological functioning and mental health across the child's lifespan. Thus, an understanding of the complex relat...

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Published in:Child neuropsychology 2015-05, Vol.21 (3), p.269-284
Main Authors: Gerner, Gwendolyn, Baron, Ida Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Child Development
Complications
Developmental Disabilities - etiology
Developmental Disabilities - psychology
Female
Humans
Neuropsychology
Outcomes
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - epidemiology
Prevalence
Psychology
Social Environment
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Summary:Pregnancy complications elevate risk of associated adverse medical, socioenvironmental, and behavioral outcomes in children. These are likely to have a substantial impact on neuropsychological functioning and mental health across the child's lifespan. Thus, an understanding of the complex relationships between pregnancy complications and neuropsychological outcomes is critical for both practitioners and researchers. This review summarizes prevalent pregnancy complications and the associated psychological and neuropsychological findings, highlighting methodological challenges that have restricted investigations of these outcomes and identifying opportune areas for future study.
ISSN:0929-7049
1744-4136
DOI:10.1080/09297049.2014.910301