Jalisa L Karim, Shirley Solomon, Helena Abreu do Valle, Enav Z Zusman, Amanda S Nitschke, Gal Meiri, Ilan Dinstein, Angie Ip, Nancy Lanphear, Bruce Lanphear, Sarah Hutchison, Grace Iarocci, R Psych, Tim F Oberlander, Idan Menashe, Gillian E Hanley
BACKGROUND: Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone that plays a key role in social behaviour, stress regulation, and mental health. Synthetic oxytocin administration is a common obstetrical practice, and importantly, previous research has suggested that intrapartum exposure may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between synthetic oxytocin exposure during labor and ASD diagnosis in the child...
May 6, 2023: American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM