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Finding
improvement
Periconception folate use was associated with higher child IQ at age 6 years, with adjusted IQ 6 points higher in the folate group compared to those without periconception folate.
| Effect size | adjusted IQ 6 points higher for folate group (regression coefficient 5.7) |
| CI | 95% CI, 1.7 to 9.7 |
| Comparator | No periconception folate use |
| Effect summary | improvement; adjusted IQ 6 points higher for folate group (regression coefficient 5.7); CI: 95% CI, 1.7 to 9.7 |
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PMC4122685
Breastfeeding in Children of Women Taking Antiepileptic Drugs Cognitive Outcomes at Age 6 Years