Turun yliopisto (University of Turku) Feb 25 2025 A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5-6 years. Higher maternal body fat mass, on the other hand, has an adverse effect on the child's motor development. Lifestyle choices during pregnancy have far-reaching effects on the child's neurodevelopment. A mother-child study conducted at the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland investigated the long-term effects of maternal risk