Prenatal depression exposure and infant developmental outcomes: a retrospective cohort study of reduced fetal growth indicators, elevated neonatal heart rate, and developmental trajectories in China - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prenatal depression exposure and infant developmental outcomes: a retrospective cohort study of reduced fetal growth indicators, elevated neonatal heart rate, and developmental trajectories in China

  • By

  • Chen Wang

  • Shaokai Ning

  • Xiaoxi Li

  • Minhui Jiang

  • Yaling Feng

  • Qing Xu

  • Guofu Zhang

  • Xiaomin Zheng

  • June 22, 2026

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    Prenatal depression affects fetal growth and infant development, with significant implications for public health in China.

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    The study included 146 infants exposed to prenatal depression and 146 control infants, matched for analysis.

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    Exposed infants had lower gestational age, birth weight, and body length compared to controls, though these were clinically non-pathological.

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    Elevated pulse rates in exposed neonates suggest altered autonomic regulation linked to prenatal depression.

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    Developmental differences persisted into infancy, with exposed infants showing lower weight and delayed dentition at six months.

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Prenatal depression exposure and infant developmental outcomes: a retrospective cohort study of reduced fetal growth indicators, elevated neonatal heart rate, and developmental trajectories in China

  • by Chen Wang, Shaokai Ning, Xiaoxi Li, Minhui Jiang, Yaling Feng, Qing Xu, Guofu Zhang, Xiaomin Zheng

  • June 22, 2026

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