Talk about a prenatal power move.

About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social interactions.

But a groundbreaking umbrella review has found that a simple, affordable habit during pregnancy could drastically reduce the likelihood that your child will be affected.

There is no single known cause of ASD. Evidence suggests that genetic and environmental factors, such as prenatal maternal nutrition, may contribute to the risk of developing ASD.

But researchers have found that mothers taking prenatal folic acid and multivitamin supplements can lower the risk in their children by up to 30%.

In terms of supporting prenatal maternal nutrition

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