Home Video Lifestyle Mother's obesity may interfere with child's brain development: Study Mother's obesity may interfere with child's brain development: Study Updated on: Aug 12, 2020, 08:51 AM IST Obesity in expectant mothers may be a contributing factor in hindering the development of the babies' brains, according to a new study. Related Videos Stress in pregnancy is dangerous for the heart Researchers highlight outcomes of COVID-19 transmission from mother to fetus Exercise during pregnancy may save kids from health problems as adults, says study Zika virus affects eye development of infant during pregnancy, new study