Gestational Influences and Autism – 2023
Introduction Van de Water lists potential etiologies for autism, including genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, and infections during gestation. She explains that maternal infection, specifically inflammation resulting from infection, has been
Optimizing Preconception Health Through Nutrition
Background and introduction Kobliner defines the healthy baby road map (2:16) with reference to preconception planning for chronic illness risk reduction (1:10). She explains that 38% of children in the
Research Updates on Maternal Autoantibodies and Autism
Context Over the last two decades, autism researchers have shifted focus to studying immune systems and their role in autism and development (1:05). Van de Water outlines Maternal Autoantibody Related Autism
Preconception and Prenatal Care – A Nutritionist’s Perspective
Introduction Kobliner details the epidemic of chronic illness in children in the US. At the time of the presentation (2015), studies showed 54% of children in the US had at