Poor sleep during the periconceptional period increases risk for neural tube defects in offspring

ConclusionMaternal frequent poor sleep during the periconceptional period may increase the risk for all NTDs and spina bifida. The association appears to be independent of some lifestyle factors that are closely associated with sleep quality. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - June 1, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Zhiwen Li, Le Zhang, Lei Jin, Rongwei Ye, Camille Raynes‐Greenow, Aiguo Ren Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research