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1 Δεκ 2021 · These Guidelines for the Identification and Management of Lead Exposure in Pregnant and Lactating Women are based on scientific data and practical considerations regarding preventing lead exposure during pregnancy, assessment and blood lead testing during pregnancy, medical and environmental management to reduce fetal exposure, breastfeeding ...
17 Απρ 2024 · A patient’s blood lead level (BLL) is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg/dL). Healthcare providers should follow recommendations based on initial screening capillary and confirmed venous BLLs. Learn more about the recommended actions after a blood lead level test.
Other problems have been reported with lead exposure in pregnancy, such as low birth weight (weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces [2500 grams] at birth), preterm delivery (birth before week 37), poor growth, preeclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure in pregnancy), and stillbirth.
Elevated lead levels in pregnancy have been associated with gestational hypertension, spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, and impaired neurodevelopment. Prenatal lead exposure has known adverse effects on maternal health and infant outcomes across a wide range of maternal blood lead levels.
2 Ιουν 2005 · Specifically, an increase from 1 to 35 μg/dl in maternal blood lead at 36 weeks of pregnancy was associated with a reduction of 1.9 cm (95% CI, 0.9–3.0) in infant head circumference at 6 months of age. This association was temporary, however.
2 Απρ 2024 · Lead in the blood during pregnancy. Lead in the blood during pregnancy can: Increase risk for miscarriage. Cause the baby to be born too early or too small. Hurt the baby's brain, kidneys, and nervous system. Cause the child to have learning or behavior problems.
10 Δεκ 2020 · A total of 596 women had a blood lead test: 68.5% had blood lead levels below 10 μg/L. The estimated prevalence above 25 µg/L was 4% (95% confidence interval (CI) [2.6–5.9]) and 1.3% had levels above 50 µg/L (95% CI [0.6–2.6]).
