Healthy Parents, Healthy Baby
Healthy Parents, Healthy Baby
Healthy Parents, Healthy Baby
A Practical Guide to Reducing Autism Risk From Preconception to Early Life
What if the journey to your baby's lifelong health begins before pregnancy?
In Healthy Parents, Healthy Baby, Dr. Magriet du Plooy combines current scientific research with practical, evidence-informed guidance to help parents understand the many factors that may influence early brain development. Rather than focusing on fear or blame, this book empowers families with knowledge and realistic steps that support healthier pregnancies and early childhood development.
Inside you'll discover:
- Understanding neurodivergence and autism
- The role of genetics and epigenetics
- Maternal and paternal health before conception
- The impact of inflammation, stress, and immune health
- Nutrition and laboratory considerations before pregnancy
- The gut-brain connection and early microbiome development
- Birth, breastfeeding, and the first year of life
- Practical checklists and printable planning resources
- Common questions answered with an evidence-based approach
Written in an easy-to-understand format, this guide is ideal for prospective parents, expectant mothers and fathers, healthcare professionals, and anyone wanting to better understand the latest research surrounding early neurodevelopment.
Whether you're planning a pregnancy or simply wanting to give your child the healthiest possible start, Healthy Parents, Healthy Baby offers practical guidance, reassurance, and actionable steps to help you prepare with confidence.