I'm not a doctor, but common sense suggests that what a mother consumes while pregnant directly impacts her child's health, developing brain, etc.  I am. You should trust your common sense. Maternal obesity and diabetes have been directly linked to significantly increased risks of autism spectrum disorder in hamspawn. So yes, obeast scum with "special needs" progeny, you wrecked your children in the womb. I hope the Oreo milkshakes were worth it. Link to free article, make sure to check the references: Maternal Body Mass Index and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring: A Meta-analysis