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Research and Reports in Gynecology and Obstetrics | Volume 3
November 14-15, 2019 | Singapore
Obstetrics and Gynecology
4th International Conference on
Autism and pregnancy: Is it preventable?
Mariam Jamil
Al Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
Autism SpectrumDisorder is an early-onset neurodevelop-
mental disorder characterized by qualitative impairments
in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication
combined with repetitive or restricted patterns of behaviour.
The prevalence of autism appears to be increasing; although
it is not entirely clear whether this increase is related to the
changes in diagnostic criteria and rise in public awareness of
the subject matter or whether it is due to a true increase in
incidence. Although researchers have already confirmed a
significant heritable component to the Etiology of ASD, the
exact pathogenesis of it is still unknown. A new focus point
undergoing intense studying in recent years has been Envi-
ronmental exposures and their contribution to an increased
ASD risk. There have been long-standing debates over various
prenatal, perinatal and postnatal factors and whether they
could be associated with a higher risk of ASD in the offspring.
These factors range from the presence of maternal diseases/
conditions during pregnancy such as Diabetes (Gestational
and Pre-gestational), Pre-eclampsia, Autoimmune/Inflamma-
tory disorders and infections to exposures during pregnancy
such as medications, chemicals, and various environmental
agents. This literature review paper aims to study the pattern
of Autism Spectrum Disorder in association with maternal
peri-natal risk to identify modifiable risk factors during the
gestational period which could be targeted to reduce the
overall incidence of ASD.
Speaker Biography
Mariam Jamil is a 5th year Honor roll medical student at Alfaisal university.
Alfaisal is one of the top Universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She
was drawn to Neurology after doing her clinical clerkship in neurology this
year and experiencing first-hand the dynamic challenges and complexities
that accompany the subject in the clinical setting. She aims to pursue a
residency in neurology and work towards cognitive and behavioural
Neurology as a speciality. Besides her passion for Neuroscience, her
interests include studying and researching healthcare disparities and gaps
in the access, quality and affordability of health care. She was also high
school valedictorian and it is her dedication to the cause of improving
healthcare that led her to pursue a career in medicine.
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Mariam Jamil, Res Rep Gynaecol Obstet, Volume:3
DOI: 10.35841/2591-7366-C3-008