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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Researchers say Covid infection during pregnancy is tied to autism — but they aren’t yet sure why

Children whose mothers got Covid while pregnant are at an increased risk of autism and other developmental disorders and delays, researchers have found.

The Massachusetts General Hospital-Brigham researchers said those children faced an elevated risk of speech delays and motor disorders — although the connection remains unclear for now and the findings don’t prove the virus causes the conditions.

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