"Exposure to PFAS is linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, including low birth weight, thyroid disruption, harm to the male reproductive system, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, and some evidence of infertility and shorter duration of breastfeeding."
#PFAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Babies #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/pfas-and-developmental-and-reproductive-toxicity-ewg-fact-sheet
#PFAS #Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Babies #GetToxicsOut
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/pfas-and-developmental-and-reproductive-toxicity-ewg-fact-sheet
Environmental Working Group
PFAS and Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity: An EWG Fact Sheet
The toxic fluorinated per-and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS are a class of thousands of environmentally persistent synthetic chemicals that have been used since the 1940s. They are added as a water-, grease- or stain-repellent in clothing, cookware…
"Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in girls. In contrast, higher urine cortisone levels during pregnancy were associated with improved IQ scores in girls."
#Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://neurosciencenews.com/cortisol-pregnancy-child-iq-26086/
#Pregnancy #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://neurosciencenews.com/cortisol-pregnancy-child-iq-26086/
Neuroscience News
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in girls.
Should pregnant women stick to filtered water? A new study suggests so
#Pregnancy #Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pregnant-women-stick-filtered-water-185009147.html
#Pregnancy #Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/pregnant-women-stick-filtered-water-185009147.html
Yahoo Life
Should pregnant women stick to filtered water? A new study suggests so
New research suggests that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy could be linked to behavioral issues in children.
Mothers tend to speak less to infants when they’re on their smartphones, a new study finds.
Moms talked 16% less to their babies when they were fiddling with their phone, researchers found.
#CellPhones #SmartPhones #ScreenTime #Babies #Toddlers #ChildDevelopment
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-06-26/could-moms-smartphone-use-affect-babys-language-development
Moms talked 16% less to their babies when they were fiddling with their phone, researchers found.
#CellPhones #SmartPhones #ScreenTime #Babies #Toddlers #ChildDevelopment
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-06-26/could-moms-smartphone-use-affect-babys-language-development
US News & World Report
Could Mom's Smartphone Use Affect Baby's Language Development?
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
Women exposed to #PFAS #chemicals may risk shorter #breastfeeding duration
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/26/women-breastfeeding-forever-chemicals
#Babies #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/26/women-breastfeeding-forever-chemicals
the Guardian
Women exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ may risk shorter breastfeeding duration
Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds
Digital Devices Hinder Kids’ Emotional Regulation Development -
#CellPhones #SmartPhones #Screens #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #InformedChoice
https://neurosciencenews.com/emotional-development-kids-digitial-26388/ via @neurosciencenew
#CellPhones #SmartPhones #Screens #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #InformedChoice
https://neurosciencenews.com/emotional-development-kids-digitial-26388/ via @neurosciencenew
Neuroscience News
Digital Devices Hinder Kids’ Emotional Regulation Development
A new study reveals that using digital devices to manage children's tantrums hampers their ability to regulate emotions later in life.
Alarming Study Unveils How #PFAS #Chemicals Transfer From Mothers to Newborns -
#Babies #Breastfeeding #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-study-unveils-how-forever-chemicals-transfer-from-mothers-to-newborns/
#Babies #Breastfeeding #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOut
https://scitechdaily.com/alarming-study-unveils-how-forever-chemicals-transfer-from-mothers-to-newborns/
SciTechDaily
Alarming Study Unveils How “Forever Chemicals” Transfer From Mothers to Newborns
A recent study by Fudan University found high levels of PFAS in maternal and infant sera and breast milk, indicating significant placental transfer and underscoring the need for stringent regulations to protect infants from exposure. Researchers have made…
Scientists alarmed after discovering pervasive toxins in human testes: 'Can really impact the health, development and future diseases of the next generation'
#PFAS #GetToxocsOUT #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-alarmed-discovering-pervasive-toxins-033000937.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#PFAS #GetToxocsOUT #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment
https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-alarmed-discovering-pervasive-toxins-033000937.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
Scientists alarmed after discovering pervasive toxins in human testes: 'Can really impact the health, development and future diseases…
These changes in sperm DNA can be passed down when an egg is fertilized, impacting how children develop and their health as they grow up.
The UTEP team found that these toxic compounds can change proteins present in human breast milk and infant formulas, which could potentially lead to developmental problems later on.
#Nanoplastics #PFAS #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-toxic-compounds-in-everyday-products-are-disrupting-vital-human-proteins/
#Nanoplastics #PFAS #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #GetToxicsOUT
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-toxic-compounds-in-everyday-products-are-disrupting-vital-human-proteins/
SciTechDaily
Scientists Discover That Toxic Compounds in Everyday Products Are Disrupting Vital Human Proteins
UTEP study reveals that both nanoplastics and forever chemicals modify crucial proteins in breast milk and infant formulas. Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have achieved important advancements in the study of nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
#Sleep #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Parenting
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bedtimes-not-enough-sleep-harm-123102165.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
#Sleep #ChildrensHealth #ChildDevelopment #Parenting
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bedtimes-not-enough-sleep-harm-123102165.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr via @YahooNews
Yahoo News
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Less sleep and later bedtimes are linked to a section of the brain involved in emotion regulation suffering reduced growth, along with weaker connections to other brain areas.