Babies Born to Anaemic Mothers Have Smaller Brains, Study Finds A recent study has highlighted a disturbing phenomenon that underscores the often overlooked consequences of anaemia in pregnant women.
Researchers from King's College London and the University of Cape Town found that babies born to mothers with mild anaemia tend to have smaller brains, particularly in regions crucial for movement, learning, and emotional regulation.
The researchers' findings are not unfamiliar; they echo the devastating impact of malnutrition on human development, especially during critical periods such as pregnancy.