Reproductive Health, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Lead has long been recognized as a reproductive toxin in
both men and women. A history of maternal lead exposure, prenatal
and postpartum lead exposures and blood lead levels can be a
concern. Concern about all possible pathways of lead exposure has
raised questions about reproductive health, prenatal exposure and breastfeeding. These resources explain the risks and
provide recommendations.
Lead
Toxicity in Reproductive Health, Fetal Development, and Breast Milk
(PDF,
94 KB) (Wisconsin Division of Public Health) This is
Chapter 13 from the Wisconsin
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Handbook. It
explains how lead exposure of the mother can affect fetal and infant
development and discusses the transfer of lead through breast milk.
Wisconsin Local
Public Health Departments - Local Public Health
Departments can assist in establishing prenatal care and newborn services
to women.
Wisconsin
Women, Infant, and Children's (WIC) Nutrition Program Clinic
Locations Pregnant women and new mothers
who are income eligible can receive education and support for adequate
prenatal nutrition and breastfeeding at WIC clinics.
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