Six common “forever chemicals”—may disrupt early placental development and endanger pregnancy health before most women are even aware...
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Six common “forever chemicals”—may disrupt early placental development and endanger pregnancy health before most women are even aware they are pregnant, according to a new study. Properly known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), forever chemicals are commonly found in contaminated drinking water, food packaging, non-stick cookware and textiles. During the first 90 days of pregnancy, the fetus begins forming its organs, and the placenta establishes itself as the lifeline between mother and baby, regulating nutrients, oxygen and metabolic waste. Although the placenta has its own protective barriers, PFAS are uniquely persistent: they accumulate in the body...
Six common “forever chemicals”—may disrupt early placental development and endanger pregnancy health before most women are even aware...
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