The more severe the pregnancy reaction, the smarter the baby?

　　children in toronto canada Hospital Researchers surveyed 121 children aged 3 to 7 years old and found that children born to mothers who had severe pregnancy reactions during early pregnancy scored higher on intelligence tests, memory and language skills. Even if the mother takes medication to slow down the effects of pregnancy, this effect will not be diminished. On the contrary, those who take pregnancy reaction drugs female of children score the highest on certain tests.

　　Nausea and vomiting are very common during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, as they are related to hormonal changes required for the development of the placenta. One theory is that pregnancy reactions are normal pregnancy, healthy performance. However, there are also a few women who have severe pregnancy reactions, with long-term severe nausea and vomiting, which can lead to dehydration, malnutrition and weight loss.

　　Nuerman, a doctor at Toronto Children's Hospital who led the study, said this study shows that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are not only harmless, but are beneficial to children's long-term intellectual development. Researchers say this may be because hormones associated with pregnancy can promote fetus Brain development.