a mom's weight gain during pregnancy, and autism? The article below states that women who gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy have a higher chance of having kids with birth defects. Not sure if it includes autism, but I know several women with autistic children and they have all gained A LOT of weight during their pregnancies...50 or more pounds. Just struck me last night as I was watching TV. I saw an ad with Jenny Mc Carthy doing an ad for Jenny Craig or weight watchers stating that she gained 60 pounds while pregnant and her son is autistic.
2007-10-01 11:12:35 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan's mom 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
OOPS...forgot the link: This article is from last month.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/79935.php
2007-10-01 11:13:30 · update #1
No. There are no studies that have provided evidence linking weight gain of the mother and autism.
2007-10-01 11:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The article is talking about birth defects only and autism does not fall under that category, so now, there is no research to support the connection.
2007-10-02 04:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, weight doesnt have to do anything with autism... gaining weight during pregnancy is normal, but the age of the mother and the genes of both parents play a great part in it
2007-10-01 11:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by Shorty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not qualified to answer this, but it is a really interesting question and observation!
There are those in the medical field who profess to know everything, but so many studies are contradictory and our understanding of autism is in its infancy. I would be interested to see if this link is just coincedence or something more!
2007-10-01 11:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by roobee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that is accurate. My sister-in-law gained 100 pounds during her entire pregnancy and her baby girl came out healthy. She's a little one the skinny side, but that's pretty much about it.
2007-10-01 11:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by lpogue2005 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, studies are being made, but no conclusion for sure yet.
2007-10-01 11:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋