Environmental Crisis: A Threat to the Health of Expectant Mothers
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Environmental Crisis: A Threat to the Health of Expectant Mothers

ByLifeSaver

The environmental crisis has become a major threat to the health of expectant mothers and their unborn children, with serious implications for maternal care and neonatal fatalities. In the face of mounting global concerns, it is important to understand how this crisis affects pregnant women and their families, and what measures can be taken to protect their health and safety. This blog post will discuss the effects of the environmental crisis on pregnancy, exploring how it impacts maternal care and the rise of neonatal fatalities.

Can the placenta still protect the fetus in the face of environmental threats?
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Can the placenta still protect the fetus in the face of environmental threats?

ByLifeSaver

The placenta is remarkable – a temporary organ that nourishes and protects the fetus – and is then discarded when its job is complete. It acts as a gatekeeper between mother and fetus by allowing oxygen and nutrients in while filtering out potentially harmful substances that can affect fetal health. In a world where increasing numbers of environmental pollutants may be putting pregnancies at risk, can the placenta still do its best job?

How Can Pregnant Women Safeguard Themselves and their Fetuses from Potentially Harmful Chemicals?
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How Can Pregnant Women Safeguard Themselves and their Fetuses from Potentially Harmful Chemicals?

ByLifeSaver

Harmful toxins can be present in the air, water, the workplace or everyday products. Substances with the potential to harm can be breathed in, absorbed, or consumed by a pregnant woman. They can then affect the fetus via the bloodstream and the placenta. What are some of the biggest offenders?

Potential Complications for Preterm Births
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Potential Complications for Preterm Births

ByLifeSaver

To fully develop, babies require a complete term in the womb. The myriad health complications preterm infants are at risk from include respiratory distress syndrome, chronic lung disease, intestine issues, a compromised immune system, cardiovascular disorders, hearing and vision problems, and neurological insult. This will impact their lives and could place a significant financial burden on society for several generations.

The Effects of Nano & Microplastics on Pregnancy
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The Effects of Nano & Microplastics on Pregnancy

ByLifeSaver

Nano and microplastics are ever-present in our lives. From plastic cooking utensils causing us to consume them in our dinners to single-use plastics in the ocean that break down and find their way into the fish we eat. Let’s look at what we know about pregnancy-relevant exposures to nano and microplastics and what we at the LifeSaver project are trying to do about it.

Fathers Thoughts on the LifeSaver Project

Fathers Thoughts on the LifeSaver Project

ByLifeSaver

The LifeSaver Project aims to reduce infant and neonatal death rates through it’s cutting-edge approach. Its vision is that every pregnant woman should have a safe living environment with minimal risks to the foetus, safeguarded by scientifically justified regulations in the use and control of potentially risky medicinal and chemical products. Ultimately this will result in healthier quality lives for the babies for generations to come.