Guest guest Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 We have just found out that my wife is pregnant. The pregnancy wasn't planned in that we had only managed to conceive our first child (a daughter) via IVF and subsequent attempts at IVF had all been unsuccesful - hence we weren't taking precautions. However, a miracle appears to have happened and my wife is pregnant. Our daughter is just four and was diagnosed with ASD at around 2 and a half. She developed normally until around 18 months and then regressed. Her communication skills are severely underdeveloped (she is non-verbal) and she has a number of sensory issues. Eye contact is fleeting (but improving) and she is affectionate. We've started some biomedical treatments with some small (but not earth shattering) results. I understand from internet searches that there is a heightened chance of our second child being on the spectrum. I was wondering what actions we might take to minimise the chances of ASD? Actions I can think of from the top of my head are: 1) No vaccinations - should we decline the MMR or all vaccinations? 2) My wife should avoid nasty chemicals, paint, cleaning products during pregnancy. We've already got rid of broadband Any other suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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