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Pregnancy

 

Environmental exposures that happen at all stages in a woman’s life are relevant to pregnancy. Early exposures (in utero, in infancy, in adolescence) that impact a woman’s reproductive health can impact her pregnancy outcomes. Many environmental toxicants, such as lead and PCBs, can accumulate in a mother’s body over time, both prior to and during pregnancy. 

Chemical exposures during pregnancy have been linked with lifelong consequences for maternal and child health including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, adverse infant neurodevelopment, and reproductive outcomes. These health outcomes are increasing at rates that cannot be fully explained by genetics or improvements in diagnostics.

A cornerstone of our mission is to protect the health of families, children, and communities by amplifying and discussing emerging science on environmental factors related to reproductive health. When it comes to pregnancy and environmental exposures, the prevention of adverse health impacts is essential. By advocating for policies focused on prevention, we are working to ensure a sustainable and healthy future.

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