An exaggerated immune response during pregnancy, known as ‘maternal immune activation’, could be detrimental to the fetus. from shutterstock.com

Bugs and allergies in pregnancy linked to child developmental disorders, like autism and ADHD

Certain mechanisms that occur as a result of an immune response during an illness in pregnancy could impact a child’s brain development. And more studies are showing a relationship between the two.

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