I believe AD/HD is genetic. I have ADD, my Dad and at least one brother have ADD. Pretty sure my Dad's siblings have ADD. Not to mention probable Aspergers in the mix. There's depression from my maternal side, intelligence on both sides and my own quirkiness, developed through genes, the way I was raised and nurtured, birth (9 hour labour, 3rd child), food, all sorts of things. There's an epigenetic theory that many modern developmental issues are related to our grandmothers' diets.
If you're beating him and telling him he's useless, then for sure, feel guilty. But let go that over which you have no knowledge or control. You're not a bad Mum and this is not something you caused. By all means, get him the help he needs but also realise it doesn't help him for you to beat yourself up about it
Lach has ADD and he is the only child I had issues in labour with. I've often wondered the same thing, if labour had anything to do with it. But I do possibly think Andrew might have been in the category if it was more well known back then.
There is some research to show there may be a link between the use of syntocinon during labour and ADHD/ADD. I'm sure it's a multi-faceted thing, though, as with so many other things. There's not much point worrying about it now! But it may be useful information for another mother thinking about induction/augmentation of labour, particularly if there's already a family history.
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. Yes, I do believe ADHD can be genetic too. My DH makes me wonder sometimes, he and DS1 are like the same person lol!
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