Does augmentation or induction of labor with oxytocin increase the risk for autism?

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 May;210(5):495-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.02.015. Epub 2014 Feb 14.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder / etiology*
  • Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Labor, Induced / adverse effects*
  • Labor, Obstetric / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Oxytocin / adverse effects*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Oxytocin