COVID-19 During Pregnancy Associated with Increased Autism and Developmental Risks in Children
TL;DR
A study finds that children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy are at a higher risk of neurodevelopmental issues like speech delays and autism by age 3, especially if infection occurs in the third trimester, highlighting the importance of preventing COVID-19 during pregnancy.
- COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children Mass General Brigham
- Autism diagnosis rates higher among children born to mothers who had Covid-19 during pregnancy, study suggests CNN
- Covid in pregnancy tied to autism, developmental issues, study says The Washington Post
- COVID infection during pregnancy tied to higher autism rates: Study The Hill
- COVID During Pregnancy Linked to Autism, Developmental Disorders, Study Says People.com
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