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Reproductive & Development
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Microplastics, pregnancy and the placenta: what we know and what we don’t
2025
Nazli Hossain,
Priya Bhide
Summary
Researchers reviewed current evidence on microplastic accumulation in the placenta during pregnancy, examining what is known about how these particles cross or are blocked by placental tissue and what gaps remain regarding potential developmental consequences for the fetus.
Body Systems
During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield against harmful substances…