Maternal excessive gestational weight gain as a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder in offspring: a systematic review.

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2020)

The findings suggest that maternal excessive GWG may be associated with increased risk of ASD in offspring. However, insufficient GWG does not appear to have such association.

Keyphrases

weight gain
birth weight
autism spectrum disorder
body mass index
high fat diet
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
intellectual disability
weight loss
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
preterm birth