Ruchika Singh Ruchika Singh Asked 7 months ago

How to prevent autism during pregnancy?

I'm expecting my first baby next year, and I'm trying to do everything right for a healthy pregnancy. I heard about autism, and it made me wonder if there's anything I can do to prevent it during pregnancy?

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Saurabh Jain Saurabh Jain Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I've been reading a bit about autism, and from what I gather, its causes are really complex and not fully understood, often involving genetics. It's definitely not something you can just prevent during pregnancy by specific actions. It makes you wonder how much we still don't know about the brain!

Deepa Reddy Deepa Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about preventing autism during pregnancy. It's not something that can be prevented through diet or lifestyle choices, as it's a complex neurodevelopmental condition. Just focus on having a healthy pregnancy, and discuss any concerns with your doctor, okay?

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

It's completely normal to have anxieties about your baby's health during pregnancy, there's so much to think about! However, autism is a neurodevelopmental condition with complex genetic and environmental factors, and it's not something that can be prevented through specific actions during pregnancy. Focus on a generally healthy pregnancy and talk to your doctor about your worries.

Swati Deshpande Swati Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Hello, I'm new to understanding autism. If it's not preventable, are there any known risk factors during pregnancy that might increase the chances, or is it mostly genetic? I'm trying to learn more.

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Meera Devi Meera Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Child, autism is a condition that comes from birth, it is not something one can prevent with actions during pregnancy. Just take good care of yourself, stay peaceful, and pray for your child's well-being. Every child is a special gift from God.

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