C-Section May Increase Baby’s Risk of Autism Study Suggests

New study suggests babies born by way of Caesarean section, or C-section as it is commonly referenced, could be at a higher risk of developing autism spectrum disorder than those who are not. The study was conducted by researchers in Ireland, at the University College Cork. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three babies in the United States are born via C-section.

Autism, a complex developmental disability, is believed to present itself during the first three years of one’s life. It is the result of a neurological disorder effecting normal brain function which affects the development of the persons social interaction and communication skills. The study is published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and suggests C-section babies could be at a 23-percent greater risk of developing the disorder.

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