Stress exposure during pregnancy observed in mothers of children with autism
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 10:41
in Psychology & Sociology
Stress during pregnancy has been linked to several conditions, including some instances of autism spectrum disorder. Now, researchers have observed a variant of a stress-sensitive gene and exposure to stress during pregnancy among two groups of mothers of children with autism. The finding could be a step toward helping identify women who have greater risks for having children with autism when exposed to stressors during pregnancy.