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Pregnant Women and Mercury Exposure
, 09 21st, 2009
The birth of a child is supposed to be one of the highlights of a mother’s life. It offers her a chance to display a whole new side – that of caregiver and nurturer. Unfortunately, the joys of childbirth are occasionally tempered by disturbing circumstances. When children are found to have birth defects, parents immediately think of all of the special care and costs associated with the condition.
Although the precise cause of most birth defects is difficult to pinpoint, there are a number of well-known risk factors that have been shown to be contributors. For example, women with high rates of exposure to heavy metals during pregnancy put their unborn children at significant risk. The effects of birth defects mercury poisoning causes are lasting and far-reaching.
Luckily, the general awareness about mercury and its dangers to humans is more widespread these days than ever before. Mercury exposure is rare, but an overabundance of seafood – especially shark, swordfish, halibut, salmon and canned tuna – can cause harm to pregnant women. After childbirth, it’s crucial that parents pay close attention to the vaccines their kids receive. Mercury has been used as a vaccination preservative in the past, and parents can never be too careful.
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October 1st, 2009 at 1:36 am
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October 1st, 2009 at 1:37 am
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I was really lost when I found out that my son had autism. I really went through every autism information available in your site to help me understand this disease. I really learned a lot and I now know I’m not alone. Thanks so much for havi…
October 1st, 2009 at 1:37 am
Pregnant Women and Mercury Exposure | Help With Autism…
I was really lost when I found out that my son had autism. I really went through every autism information available in your site to help me understand this disease. I really learned a lot and I now know I’m not alone. Thanks so much for havi…
October 1st, 2009 at 1:38 am
Pregnant Women and Mercury Exposure | Help With Autism…
I was really lost when I found out that my son had autism. I really went through every autism information available in your site to help me understand this disease. I really learned a lot and I now know I’m not alone. Thanks so much for having thi…
October 1st, 2009 at 1:38 am
Pregnant Women and Mercury Exposure | Help With Autism…
I was really lost when I found out that my son had autism. I really went through every autism information available in your site to help me understand this disease. I really learned a lot and I now know I’m not alone. Thanks so much for havi…