DPHP, DBUP/DIBP, and bis(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate shorten pregnancies and increase preterm birth risks in females.
Associations of Organophosphate Ester Flame Retardant Exposures during Pregnancy with Gestational Duration and Fetal Growth
Go to source) Manufacturers commonly use OPEs in products such as furniture, baby items, electronics, clothes, and building materials to prevent fires and make plastics more flexible. People can come into contact with OPEs in various ways, including swallowing or breathing indoor dust or absorbing it through the skin.
Link between Maternal Stress and Preterm Delivery
Understanding the link between stress and preterm delivery and the techniques to manage maternal stress during pregnancy.
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In the past decade, OPEs have been increasingly used as flame retardants after polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants were phased out due to health risks. ECHO researchers wanted to learn how these now more widespread OPE chemicals might affect pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and birth weight.
New Flame Retardants Pose Potential Risks
"The widespread use of products with new flame retardants among pregnant people in the U.S. means that a significant number of births could be affected by these compounds," said Deborah Bennett, PhD, of the University of California, Davis. “In fact, ECHO researchers learned that more than 85% of the study participants had three specific markers of OPE exposure in their bodies.”Babies born to mothers with detectable levels of three other OPE markers—bis(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate, bis(2-methylphenyl) phosphate, and dipropyl phosphate—tended to have higher birth weights compared to those whose mothers had no detectable levels of these substances. Babies with a higher birth weight might be more likely to have jaundice, breathing problems, or congenital disorders.
Researchers measured a total of nine OPE markers in urine samples collected from 6,646 pregnant participants across 16 ECHO Cohort Study Sites—often during their third or second trimesters. The researchers assessed birth outcomes, including the length of pregnancy and birth weight, using medical records or parent reports.
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Eating healthy is important during pregnancy. But, some foods should be avoided during pregnancy because they could harm the growing fetus
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Reference:
- Associations of Organophosphate Ester Flame Retardant Exposures during Pregnancy with Gestational Duration and Fetal Growth - (https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP1318)
Prenatal Exposure to Flame Retardants Tied to Reading Problems
Exposure to Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers may increase the risk of reading problems. PBDE doesn't affect the whole brain, just the regions associated with reading.
Exposure to Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers may increase the risk of reading problems. PBDE doesn't affect the whole brain, just the regions associated with reading.
