The way I look at it, there are dozens, perhaps hundreds of things we ingest or do at much greater levels now, than 50 years ago, that may contribute to autism. And, certainly, we detect autism much better now than we did back then — partially because it’s become so common.
I can well imagine that simply the chemical imbalances in overweight women play a role. We certainly have an awful lot more overweight women of childbearing age than we did 50 years ago.
But, then again, are overweight women more likely to regularly suffer pain(s) during pregnancy, and then they turn to Acetaminophen?
In any event, it’s probably not a good idea for pregnant women to be regularly popping the maximum recommended dosages of much of anything during pregnancy, except in truly dire circumstances.
Heck, the same holds true for most anyone in most situations, IMO.
I don’t think weight of the mom has anything to do with it, Paul.
One of my daughter’s best friends ... fit, healthy, slim .... even throughout her pregnancy she did not gain much and had a healthy term, baby, delivery, etc. ... and, her oldest is autistic.
I attribute it to the jabs they’re given ... SO soon after they’re born.
The tylenol they’re given only compounds the damage done.