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What You Should Know: Pregnancy and Lead Poisoning
- 07/24/2024
- NYC Healthy
Lead exposure during pregnancy can cause:
- High blood pressure
- Miscarriage
- Your baby to be born too early or too small
At your first prenatal visit, your provider should ask about your recent and past exposure to lead. Here's what you should know: http://on.nyc.gov/41K8yPY