Babies born to obese mothers are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults. Research in the Journal of Physiology shows that a high-fat, sugary diet during pregnancy disrupts a key thyroid hormone in the fetal heart, impacting its development. Even with average birth weights, these babies may become insulin-resistant later, increasing their risk of heart disease and diabetes.
High-fat, sugary diets in pregnancy raise future health risks for babies
High-fat maternal diet affects fetal heart in primate study.
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