Should I have another baby after an Autism diagnosis?

Should I have another baby after an Autism diagnosis?

When your first child receives a diagnosis of ASC you may be worried about having another baby. Will that child be Autistic too? What can You do differently? Find out what the statistics are, and what I did differently in my pregnancies with Luca and Naia.

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[nessidoe]

For perspective: I had eccelent nutrition and no stress during pregnancy and lots of appropriate exercise. Breastfed my child for over a year and went on the alternative vaccination schedule, nonetheless is my child on the spectrum (well presenting, not a severe case). I wanted to help my child and got as knowledgeable as I could about the topic. At some point I had to realise that I'm autistic too, and I suspect we have a few well presenting family members on the spectrum. I'd say doing the best you can during pregnancy is always good, but if the cause of autism is genetic (which seems very likely to me, keeping an eye on recent studies) it can't prevent autism. My heart always bleeds for other moms, who get shamed and blamed for not beeing able to breastfeed and have an autistic child. Moms should support each other as best we can. Love too all the struggeling hard fighting parents out there 💛💜💚❤️💙

[suzannafenn]

You’re the best mom ever! Such lucky babies! I’m 35 and just had my first child diagnosed with autism. I want to have another one before it’s too late but I’m TERRIFIED

[ericapoirier]

Really great video! I have a 3.5 year old girl diagnosed with autism and a 2 year old boy who seems to be neurotypical and absolutely adores his sister, I am also pregnant with baby number 3. I think this is my favorite video you have made, it really spoke to my heart.

[lane]

This is actually a decision my husband and I are currently struggling with. Our son is 2 and got diagnosed with ASD two weeks ago. We have always wanted more than one child. At least two children filling up our lives with joy and driving us crazy 😉. A little brother or sister for our son. We first decided to wait because of Covid, then we started to notice our son wasn’t developing like his peers. Now we wonder: If it is far to a second child, when our son will need so much attention and focus? Is a second child going to take some of our focus off our son, when he really needs it? And last there is the question that scares me the most. What if our second child is on the Spectrum also? I love my son and would do anything for him, but I know the road ahead will not easy. It feels like the hardest decision in our lives.

[h.o.ph.o.p]

I always wanted 2 kids. When my first got diagnosed (she was vaccinated alternatively too) and I was told by the doctor about the higher percentage of the second also being on the spectrum, I was really apprehensive. I know the percentage wasn’t high, but the possibility, made me worried. I do love my first child, but caring for a child with special needs can be pretty exhausting. Especially when you don’t have much support system living close by.
However, we gave a bit more spacing (almost 4 years) and had our second. I would say it was the best decision so far. I knew I didn’t want my first to be an only child and I see the enormous influence the second is.
So far, the second appears not to be on the spectrum (she’s only 2 though, but my first already had signs from 9 months or so).
Whether I will have a third? That’s unlikely. Motherhood can be exhausting without much help around 🙊.

Thanks for the information.

Your book was super helpful to me (I earlier wrote how I got my first potty training breakthrough by following you tips). It helped my fully potty train.

[girlsmummaslife]

This was amazing to watch. I have two girls one 6 who has autism and one 5 who is undergoing assessments but we have been told they are pretty sure autism too. They both have other needs too. I always wanted 3 children but I know at this moment in time they both need all of me and they wouldn't cope. I never completely write it off because things change In time and you never know. 💜

[teachermichelle]

I did. But it was a difficult decision, I am not going to lie. The issue wasn't that I didn't love my autistic child...in fact one thing I was worried about was not being able to love another child as much as I loved him. It was a worry of "what if I have another child with so many extra needs and I can't keep up with everyone's needs". But when my son turned 6 we decided that we would try for another bub. I am so glad we did! I love my boys much. They aren't loving each other a whole lot at the moment (at 14 and 7) though 😂

[LisetteZ]

We chose to stick to one child. We’ve come to realize that my husband and I are probably on the spectrum too. We have hardly any energy left and life is good as it is right now. Also, it was a rough pregnancy. Our family is complete ❤️ looking back at it, we saw the first signs of autism when he was 1 day old so I know for sure it didn’t have anything to do with vaccinations

[sarahniewczas]

Beautifully expressed sentiments! Siblings can be a citadel in the storms of life! Awesome mother. Inspiring family!

[MrsSkeen]

You’re absolutely amazing and thank you so much for making these wonderful videos. I am 38 and have a 6 year old who is on the spectrum. I want another child so badly but everyone seems to think it’s to much of a risk that a second child could be autistic too. Your comforting and encouraging words mean so much. You’re an absolutely amazing and inspirational mother! ❤

[saturnprincess]

Just wanted to say love you and your videos! I'm a mom of 2 and my older one is 3.5 with ASD. Everything you say is so soothing, so empathetic, so well thought out. Keep it up is all I can say.

[studentoflife]

Thanks for this video. God bless your children. My son is 2.5 and diagnosed with Asd. I’m turning 37. We have very small support system. I want to have another child but super scared. This video have definitely given me insight. Thank you for sharing!

[lexicab]

I couldn't imagine having to deal with this.
I have 2 children. I got pregnant when my first was only 3 months. They both have autism. They're best friends.

[jimmyangeles]

Yes you should. We were very afraid that our second might be the same. In most cases, we become better parents after our first.

[karlakalpouzos]

What a wonderful video! May God bless you and your family for speaking about this subject. My is 4 and he got diagnosed ASD but he is high functioning, the doctor even said he could grow out of it. I’m expecting my second baby and it’s a girl, I’m so scared that she would have Autism as well. But I love your point of view that you gave birth to sons friends. Im glad I found this video. ❤

[whitneymason]

My first was a boy and he was diagnosed with autism. We vaccinated him at the normal schedule. Children are born with autism, they don't acquire it. However, I don't know if there has been much research in whether or not vaccinations make the symptoms worse. My second child is a girl and so far I believe she is neurotypical. I have not completely written it off though because females can present very differently. I actually got my own diagnosis of autism this past summer. Thanks for sharing your experience on such a personal topic! ❤

[lizziesoane]

Can’t tell you how happy I am I’ve found your channel! I had my son when I was 20 and he’s now 3, he’s currently going through his diagnosis and is non verbal and still in nappies etc and it’s amazing to be able to watch your videos and relate to every single thing you talk about it! This has been one hard topic that my partner and I have been discussing as like you said all I want for Romeo is friends and a support network for life but can’t help think about whether our next child may be autistic too!
So appreciate you making these videos! Thank you 🥰

[raziyeartem]

Great family, great kids!! you never know what happens after 10 seconds..

[andih]

Why not? I have two children my first has autism due to resuscitation at birth. My second has no additional needs at all. 🤷‍♀️ I don't love either of them any more or less

[andi..]

Same as someone below... My husband has a severely autistic nephew. When I fell pregnant, I did everything right..I ate organic, I ditched nail polish and hair dye, I breastfed for 1 yr plus, I delayed all vaccinations significantly...little girl was and still is autistic, she is mild...but none the less autistic.
I recommend delaying vaccination because you want to know your kids immune system before you shove all sorts of things into their bodies.. but firmly now I believe vaccinations do not cause autism.