Category Archives: Birth and Pregnancy

Abortion of the Disabled; An International Crime? The New Zealand Down Syndrome Question

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Autism and Oughtisms

Here in New Zealand, the anti-abortion organisation “Right to Life” has announced that it is going to take the government to the International Criminal Court, for pregnancy screening practices that identify Down syndrome children. They claim that about 90% of … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans…

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Autism and Oughtisms

There are various studies that have suggested a link between autism and pregnancy complications, though they’re not particularly strong (this meta-analysis sums it up reasonably well). I had complications with my pregnancy, which I’m going to share in this post, … Continue reading →

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The Evil AfterBirth

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Autism and Oughtisms

Autism has been linked with difficult births. So it doesn’t surprise me that I’m often asked if there was anything unusual with the pregnancy or birth of my first-born son. I’ve decided to do some posts that answer that question. … Continue reading →

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