Originally published January 18 2005
Solvents shown to affect fetal development
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Mothers who are exposed to toxic solvents like paint or dry-cleaning fluids give birth to children who have difficulties with IQ, language skills, and cognitive development, according to a new Canadian study. The lead investigator of the study suggests that women minimize such exposure during pregnancy. As we learn more about fetal development, it becomes clear that the fetus is quite sensitive to environmental conditions.
- Children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy to on-the-job solvents such as paint or dry-cleaning fluids score lower on tests for IQ, language and cognitive skills than others their age, a study has found.
- "It does seem that organic solvents do affect brain development when exposure occurs in pregnancy, which means women should do everything possible to minimize such exposure," said Dr. Gideon Koren, lead investigator of the study at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children.
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