
Authors: The Autism News
By Madlen Davis | MailOnline
Mothers of children with autism were more likely to report low iron intake
Risk due to low iron intake increased fivefold if the mother was 35 or over
Increased risk if the mother suffered obesity, hypertension or diabetes
Iron crucial for brain development of a growing foetus
NHS recommends 14.8mg a day for women
Doctors might recommend supplements for pregnant women deficient
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Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2765051/Iron-deficiency-pregnancy-increases-risk-having-child-autism.html