The authors examined newborn anomaly scores for 193 normal infants in
relation to obstetrical history, newborn dopamine-beta-hydroxylase (DBH),
and 5-month (N=185) and 1-year (N=123) infant behavior, determined by a
questionnaire completed by their mothers. There was no significant
relationship between anomaly score and obstetrical history or 5-month
infant temperament; low significant correlations were found between newborn
DBH and 1) infant irritability and unsociable response and 2) 1-year
anomaly scores and reported activity levels. The authors discuss the
possible importance of these findings.Abstract Teaser