Exogenous oxytocin administration during labor and autism spectrum disorder

• Published in: American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM Vol. 5; no. 8; p. 101010
• Main Authors: Karim, Jalisa L, Solomon, Shirley, Abreu do Valle, Helena, Zusman, Enav Z, Nitschke, Amanda S, Meiri, Gal, Dinstein, Ilan, Ip, Angie, Lanphear, Nancy, Lanphear, Bruce, Hutchison, Sarah, Iarocci, Grace, Oberlander, Tim F, Menashe, Idan, Hanley, Gillian E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2023
• Subjects: labor induction; perinatal epidemiology; oxytocin; labor augmentation; autism spectrum disorder; international comparison

Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone that plays a key role in social behavior, stress regulation, and mental health. Synthetic oxytocin administration is a common obstetrical practice, and importantly, previous research has suggested that intrapartum exposure may increase the risk of neurodevelopmenta...