September 18, 2025

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Pregnancy Hypertension Linked to Lower Childhood IQ, Large Meta-Analysis Finds

Australia: Children born to mothers withhypertensive disorders of pregnancyface a heightened risk ofcognitiveand developmental challenges, according to a large systematic review and meta-analysis published inPLOS Medicine. The research shows that while links to autism and global developmental delay diminish when factors such asbirthweightand gestational age are considered, a measurable reduction in average IQ persists, underscoring the importance of early monitoring and support for these children.

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