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An estimated 300,000 newborns each year – one out of every 14 – are exposed to levels of methylmercury that exceed the guidelines that the EPA set to avoid neurological effects in fetuses. -
Some doctors advise pregnant women to let someone else pump the gas. -
Volatile organic compounds released by some paints are among the environmental health risks that could harm a fetus. -
Anchovies are a good pick for pregnant women, because they contain beneficial fish oils but have a lower risk of mercury contamination than bigger, longer-lived predator fish such as tuna. -
Coal-burning power plants are a major source of airborne mercury emissions, and mercury is known to damage fetuses. -
Simple cleaners like baking soda and vinegar won’t release the harmful chemicals that are in some cleaning products. -
Nonstick pans can emit gases when they are heated up, so old-fashioned skillets can be a safer choice for pregnant women.
Unspoken Dangers
