About The Study: In this study of approximately 2 million births, maternal unintentional injury during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of cerebral palsy in children, particularly among those who were exposed to maternal injuries that resulted in hospitalization and those who were delivered shortly after the injury. Public health professionals and stakeholders should be aware of these potential long-term consequences on offspring when designing programs and providing recommendations about safety during pregnancy. Early monitoring and developmental assessment of children exposed to maternal injury might be warranted.
Authors: Asma Ahmed, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., of the Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute in Toronto, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.4535)
