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“1 02:37:05 - Mothers that chew xylitol gum starting mid-pregnancy and continuing until 6-12 months after birth lowered the oral streptococcus mutan bacteria, which is an anaerobic bacteria that plays a significant role in tooth decay, in their toddlers/children.”

“These findings suggest that vitamin D plays multiple roles in dopamine signaling, with potential implications for neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia, ADHD, and autism. They also underscore the importance of adequate maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy.”

“However, the findings held true even after considering other factors that influence fertility, including age, obesity, race, having a previous pregnancy, and intake of vitamin D, prenatal vitamins, and multivitamins.”

“It plays important roles in neurological development. The bulk of DHA accumulation in the brain occurs during the final trimester of pregnancy. This study demonstrates that DHA may benefit cognitive performance in children born prematurely.”

“00:23:45 - Autism appears to develop during pregnancy and may be at least partially related to environment. 00:24:00 - Estrogen can activate TPH2 in lieu of vitamin D, potentially explaining why autism is predominantly found in males.”

“They found that in 2020 alone, nearly 25 million people around the world were exposed to dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter from smoke, leading to a documented rise in respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pregnancy-related complications.”

“These findings have relevance for women at high risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder, such as those with a child previously diagnosed with the disorder or who have health conditions that have been linked with the disorder, such as metabolic syndrome during pregnancy.”

“For example, evidence suggests that women who breastfeed experience a faster return to pre-pregnancy weight and have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer Findings from a 2021 study suggest that breastfeeding is associated with having less pericardial and visceral adipose tissue.”

“Another concern is the risk of mother-to-child transmission of disease, also known as vertical transmission, which can occur during pregnancy. Several viruses, including hepatitis B, herpes varicella-zoster (chickenpox), and human immunodeficiency virus, can be passed via vertical transmission.”

“This supports not only their own health but also possibly the health of their future children. In this clip, Dr. Elissa Epel describes how pre-pregnancy parental health impacts offspring.”