There is a bad news for children who were exposed to t complications shortlys before or during birth. A study by Kaiser Permanente found that children who were exposed to complications shortly before or during birth, including birth asphyxia and preeclampsia, were more likely to develop autism spectrum disorder. Researchers found that children exposed to complications during birth were at a 10% increased risk of developing ASD, compared to children who did not experience perinatal complications. That number rose to a 22% increased risk of developing ASD for children exposed to complications before labor began. The study also showed that children exposed to complications both before and during birth had a 44% greater risk of developing ASD than children who did not experience perinatal complications.

Source: Hindustan Times February 01, 2017 10:07 UTC