I know that Jenny McCarthy is an outspoken advocate regarding vaccinations and autism. And while no one can dispute their link, there is growing concern regarding the connection between ultrasounds and autism; we are just now beginning to learn the effects of ultrasounds, especially the outrageous overuse presently occurring in the childbirth/healthcare arena. Also, there is evidence that certain drugs used during labor, specifically Pitocin, can lead to certain types of autism. This may be disturbing to hear, but we must educate ourselves and not just blame autism on vaccinations. It is easy to accept vaccinations as the cause because then the blame can fall on others; but we owe it to our children to investigate these other possible causes. go to www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/ultrasoundrodgers.asp to read an enlightening article entitled "Questions about Prenatal Ultrasound and the Alarming Increase in Autism". Also, go to www.nwhalliance.org/fdaapproved.htm to read about the FDA appproved obstetrics drugs used in labor and their effects on mother and baby; this is where you will learn about Pitocin and autism.
