Birth Defects Due to Pesticides
According to research released in 2009, babies conceived in the spring and early summer are at a higher risk of birth defects, which coincided with a similar spike in pesticide levels during the spring/early summer planting season. Earlier studies have also shown that farm workers with high levels of exposure to agricultural pesticides have reported increased birth defects, pregnancy complications and miscarriages.
Common Pesticide Birth Defects
In the first trimester, and particularly in the first 3 to 8 weeks of pregnancy, an unborn fetus is especially susceptible to developing a pesticide birth defect. However, a pesticide birth defect may occur at any point throughout the pregnancy. Some of the most common pesticide birth defects include:
- Underdeveloped jaw (Pierre Robin Syndrome)
- Oral clefts
- Neural tube defects
- Heart Defects
- Missing or deformed limbs
To ensure the safety of your baby, pregnant women should avoid pesticides whenever possible. Both indoor and agricultural pesticides can pose a risk to an unborn fetus, especially from long-term or intense commercial exposure.
If your child suffers from birth defects related to pesticide use, please contact the experienced Maryland birth defect lawyers at The Yost Legal Group in Baltimore Maryland.
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