Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Around 15% of American kids experience developmental delays, and the number is rising. Now a new study suggests that a specific factor in moms’ health plays a big role in whether her kid will face those challenges. “Pregnancy is not like Vegas, where what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Dr. Evelina Grayver told The Post. … Read more

Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant

Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant

About 15% of US children 3 to 17 years old are living with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism and intellectual disabilities. A new study out of China suggests that children born to mothers who experience a common ailment during pregnancy are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with these conditions. In the US, 1 in … Read more

Screen time for babies linked to delays in speech, problem-solving: developmental study

Screen time for babies linked to delays in speech, problem-solving: developmental study

Could using television as a babysitter have adverse effects on a child? It’s possible, says a new study that finds the more time toddlers spend looking at screens — televisions, computers, tablets or smartphones — the more likely they are to have developmental delays. These delays could be in communication, fine-motor, problem-solving or personal and … Read more

Nearly 1 in 10 US kids diagnosed with developmental disability: CDC

Nearly 1 in 10 US kids diagnosed with developmental disability: CDC

The number of American children that have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities has increased, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. The agency unveiled new findings Thursday showing that nearly one in 10 children in the US were diagnosed with a developmental disability in 2021, an increase from previous years. Specifically, the prevalence in … Read more