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Key points to remember
The gut microbiota may play a crucial role in the baby’s brain development. The immune molecule IL-17a appears to be a key element to monitor. More studies are needed to confirm this relationship in humans. In the meantime, a balanced diet, a healthy lifestyle, and regular medical checkups remain fundamental pillars for a healthy pregnancy .
A message of kindness and nuance.
It is crucial to remember that autism is a multifactorial disorder and that no mother is solely responsible for its development. Scientific discoveries, however promising, should never generate guilt. They are there to help us better understand, better prevent, and, above all, better support. Because behind every advance, there is, first and foremost, the desire to love and protect.