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Chemicals in Food and Cosmetics Linked to Preterm Births and Low Birth Weight

January 13, 2023

A new study of pregnant women links triclosan and long-chain parabens with preterm births and smaller newborns … More ›

Male Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Longer Time to Conceive

January 31, 2023

The concentration of chemicals in a man’s body may have more effect on how long it takes a couple to conceive than the concentrations in the woman … More ›

As Zika Spreads, Everyone Should Take Precautions

January 19, 2023

Everyone, especially pregnant women, needs to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. These three bug repellents offer the best chance … More ›

Toxic Contamination Begins in the Womb

January 15, 2023

Industrial pollution in people happens long before they take their first sip of water … More ›

Premature Births Linked to Toxic Chemicals

March 29, 2023

The cause of roughly half of all premature births is unknown. But emerging research connects pre-term birth to in utero exposure to toxic chemicals … More ›

Fish vs. Fish Oil Supplements: Which is Better for a Healthy Pregnancy?

March 22, 2023

Omega-3s boost brain development in fetuses and babies. But which is the better source of these fatty acids: fish or fish oil supplements? … More ›

Federal Seafood Guidelines January Put Moms and Babies at Risk

March 16, 2023

A new report from EWG shows that following federal seafood guidelines may expose women and babies to too much mercury and not enough omega-3s … More ›

5 Myths About Prenatal Vitamins

January 3, 2023

Buy a prenatal multivitamin and take it daily. That’s all there is to it, right? Think again. We're busting five common myths about prenatal vitamins … More ›

Safe Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites During Pregnancy

January 26, 2023

For many pregnant women, the risk of contracting Zika virus is low. But there are more reasons to avoid mosquito bites. Here's how to do it safely … More ›

Protecting Baby’s Skin