How was your pregnancy with your autistic child?

Was it a healthy one?

I had diabetes with my son.

[LoveMyKBabies]

He was due Sept 4th, scheduled csection was Aug. 29th, then older son sat down on my stomach really hard & I went into labor & he was born Aug. 11th. Other than that & heartburn, everything went perfectly.

[redheadstar]

Thanks for all the responses, was interested if there were any thing in our pregnancies that possibly caused autism in our children?

[jeda1429]

hm....... Super interesting. I had gestational diabetes, a slight bladder infection and a really tough delivery. My son was stuck in the birth canal for quite a while . They used forceps and a vaccuum to get him out. His poor head was so badly misshapen when they got him out, that I'm surprised he doesn't have more issues.

[jeda1429]

 

My son was 8lbs 2oz as well. Just thought that was funny

Quoting SandyLaxner:

Wow,I see a lot of gestational diabetes here!  Great post.  I too had gestational diabetes w/my 5yo DS ASD!  His heartrate dropped before induction began,so I had a c-section,cord around his neck.  During the pregnancy I had contractions at 23 wks(bedrest 2 wks),70%effaced at 34weeks(bedrest 2wks).  GD controlled w/diet and excercise.  he spent only 12hours in NICU d/t low blood sugarAFTER DELIVERY(HE WAS 8LBS 2 OZ)i WAS 41 WHEN i HAD HIM,AND TOOK ssri ANTI-DEPRESSANT THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY FOR DEPRESSION AND PANIC ATTACKS.(soory caps oops).  I wonder what,if any of this caused his Autism.  DH was 45 when DS was born.  Older Mom and Dad?  Who knows...