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• PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Children: Study

  June 26, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study has found a dose-dependent relationship between prenatal exposure to certain forever chemicals and hypertension.

• Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Birth Weight, Greater Risk of Preterm Birth

  June 25, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that consumption of even low levels of arsenic through tainted drinking water during pregnancy can result in preterm births and low birth weight.

• Paragard IUD Bellwether Lawsuits Remain on Track for Trial in Early 2026

  June 5, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The federal judge presiding over the Paragard IUD lawsuit MDL has extended several key deadlines for a group of bellwether cases, but the trials are still expected to before juries as scheduled in January, March and May 2026.

• Provigil, Nuvigil Birth Defect Risks Warrant Contraindication for Pregnant Women: FDA Petition

  June 4, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is urging the FDA to ban the use of Provigil and Nuvigil in women of childbearing age and to add a strong black box warning that clearly states the drugs can harm unborn babies.

• Broken Paragard IUD Lawsuit Selected for First Bellwether Trial

  May 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has selected the first Paragard bellwether trial, which will involve allegations that the IUD broke and fractured inside a woman’s body as it was being removed.

• Roundup Exposure May Increase Infertility, Endometriosis Risks: Study

  May 1, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns Roundup exposure may cause hormonal and tissue changes in women, preventing embryo implantation and the development of endometriosis.

• Pregnancy-Related Deaths in U.S. Continue To Rise, Study Finds

  April 17, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. remain a persistent crisis, with minority women facing the highest risk, according to a new study.

• Prenatal Opioid Exposure May Result in Smaller Brains Among Newborns: Study

  April 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that prenatal exposure to opioids and opioid addiction treatments may lead to smaller brains in infants.

• Using Cosmetic Products While Pregnant Could Affect Babies’ Brain Development: Study

  April 10, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study indicates that phthalates in mothers’ bodies could be having detrimental effects on newborn babies.

• Infant Food Allergies Could Be Lessened With Certain Prenatal Diets: Study

  March 24, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study involving avocados appears to provide more proof that an infant's immune system, and resistance to allergies, can be boosted by what the mother eats during pregnancy.