Doctors don't know what causes autism. While you can’t prevent having a child with an autistic disorder, you can lower some of your risk.
- Have regular check-ups, eat well-balanced meals, and exercise.
- Don't do drugs during pregnancy
- Avoid alcohol especially during pregnancy
- get vaccinated make sure to get the German measles (rubella) vaccine before you get pregnant. This can prevent rubella which is associated with autism.
Can You Prevent Autism? (n.d.). Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/can-you-prevent-autism
- Have regular check-ups, eat well-balanced meals, and exercise.
- Don't do drugs during pregnancy
- Avoid alcohol especially during pregnancy
- get vaccinated make sure to get the German measles (rubella) vaccine before you get pregnant. This can prevent rubella which is associated with autism.
Can You Prevent Autism? (n.d.). Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/can-you-prevent-autism