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Plastic and the Developing Fetus
Microplastic exposure may begin before we ever take our first breath.
In this episode of Beyond Plastic, Dr. Elie explores the growing evidence that microplastics can reach the placenta, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood, and even a newborn’s first stool.
What happens when these particles reach a developing fetus? We examine the emerging research on placental function, fetal growth, inflammation, oxidative stress, and developmental effects, while separating what has been demonstrated in humans from what we currently know only from animal studies.
We also explore the fascinating…
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