- A new study published in JAMA Network Open looked at how a healthy pregnancy diet affects the risk of childhood autism.
- Dietary patterns during pregnancy can impact the growing fetus, but the link between pregnancy eating habits and autism risk has not been widely studied.
- The study analyzed data from two large cohorts in Norway and Southwest England, including over 96,000 pregnant women and their children.
- Mothers who followed a healthy diet during pregnancy had children with a reduced risk of autism and social communication difficulties.
- The findings suggest that maternal dietary habits during pregnancy may play a role in the development of autism in children and highlight the importance of further research in this area.
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