Association Between Epidural Analgesia During Labor and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring

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Authors

Chunyuan Qiu · Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center

Jane C. Lin · Kaiser Permanente

Jiaxiao Shi · Kaiser Permanente

Ting Chow · Kaiser Permanente

Vimal Desai · Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center

Vu T. Nguyen · Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center

Robert J. Riewerts

Abstract

This study suggests that maternal LEA may be associated with increased ASD risk in children. The risk appears to not be directly associated with epidural-related maternal fever.

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Infant Development and Preterm Care Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

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Published in: JAMA Pediatrics

Volume 174, Issue 12, pp. 1168-1168

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.3231

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Association Between Epidural Analgesia During Labor and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring

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