You Influence Your Children Before They are Born

well – at least that is what Fox news reported in this story on August 22, 2012.

Scientists are reporting that the single largest factor of passing on new gene mutations to children is a father’s age. This may help explain why autism is on the rise. The study found “an average of two or more new gene mutations appeared in offspring for every year increase in father’s age- meaning the number of new mutations passed on by father’s would double every 16.5 years from puberty onwards.” This is supporting data that it’s not only about the mother’s eggs and both father and mother contribute to the disease risk.

I would WELCOME your feedback after reading this article.

• How do you feel?
• Do you think it is valid?
• Should it in anyway influence your pre-parenting parenting?
• How do you feel as a father?
• How do you feel as a mother?

I look forward to reading your input and providing your input to others!

Katherine

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Happy day to you and those you advocate for.