Fetal Growth Related to Autism

Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized
6 May 2013

This is the biggest study of fetal growth and autism ever.

Extreme, whether big or small, growth of the fetus in the womb can be a risk factor of developing autism. Babies weighing over 4.5 kg (9lb14) or under 2.5 kg (5.5lb) at birth showed higher incidence of autism. This isn’t related to whether the baby is born pre or post term. For more details read the full article here.

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