Preventing autism during pregnancy?

[nuthinbutpink]

It seems to me that since it does mostly affect boys, you have to consider the source- the Y Chromosome.

This article talks about some recent studies- http://m.cbsnews.com/fullstory.rbml?...5&videofeed=41

[Rosie85]

"The factor that produces autistic baby boys might result in unsuccessful pregnancies when the fetus is female. The result – fewer baby girls with autism are born"

"The son-daughter imbalance certainly ties in with the Baron-Cohen “maleness” theory. If autism indeed an expression of excessively male genetic material, that imbalance might result in more males being born in those families."

Very interesting....this goes along with what you were saying Ribbons!

[Rosie85]

The extreme male brain--testosterone levels theory is beyond fascinating!!! So what would cause excessive testosterone??

[Rosie85]

Interesting JJC, that would be a wonderful read, I hope you find it.

[Ribbons]

The extreme male brain--testosterone levels theory is beyond fascinating!!! So what would cause excessive testosterone??

I don't know, but if we ever find out... I'll be really happy to hear As it is, I'm DEFINITELY going HT for the next round, if there is a next round. I don't think I can make girls!

[Rosie85]

Ribbons I feel like I don't make girls either. If this is another boy I am giving up completely as my husband drank enough energy drinks to reduce his sperm to practically nothing, haha. We have already discussed going the route of adoption.

[Zivic-Bubac]

As a boy swayer I will be interested in all thoughts on this subject in general as it affects more boys than girls.

This is off the topic, but I have to ask: Charlotte sweeti, did I understand this well? Are you planning a little bro for your golden baby boy David? ( let's say in a year or so?

[ELP]

This is off the topic, but I have to ask: Charlotte sweeti, did I understand this well? Are you planning a little bro for your golden baby boy David? ( let's say in a year or so?

Definately ZB!! And I'm hoping you'll be swaying along with me I'm thinking as soon as cycles return which coul be between now and 6 months time, so if your not ready for this time then we can always go for next time!!

[ELP]

I was thinking about the past 30 years in regards to lifestyle changes. I reckon the biggest thing I'd notice is definately the increase in processed foods we have available now, we always sat down to a fresh cooked meal, no turkey twizzlers or smiley potato faces. And the daily selection of sweets that I know I eat now, we thought a digestive biscuit was something special.

Thanks again for the info ladies

[Zivic-Bubac]

And I'm hoping you'll be swaying along with me

Ha, ha, you bet I will!!! Looking forward to it!