If you are a member of the AMA (and, no, I am not referring to the American Medical Association) or if you are postponing parenthood until you become a member, this piece on advanced maternal age and autism may be of interest to you.
Please note that I don’t agree with the medical doctor’s opinion at the very end of the interview wherein he states that one should not worry about advanced maternal age and autism. His reason? Because only 5% of the increase in autism cases are attributable to advanced maternal age.
I am sorry, but an increase is an increase in my book. If 5% is deemed to be significant in other scenarios (and it is), why not in this one? It sure is significant to me.
But don’t go by what I say. You be the judge!
Motherhood Delayed 