We are exposed to a lot of environmental pollutants everyday. And during pregnancy, the fetus is also exposed to the mother’s environment even if only indirectly. Sometimes fetal exposure can result in congenital defects. Others may only manifest later in life. It is therefore very important that the effects of exposure be detected as early [...]
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A new study shows fetuses whose mothers are exposed to heavy exhaust fumes may experience stunted growth.
Researchers took ultrasound scans from 10 years and compared them with the postal codes of the mothers. Using those codes, the researchers were able to estimate the amount of pollution exposure the women experienced.
Comparing the exposure levels and ultrasound [...]
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Posted in: Pregnancy
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