Pregnant Women Exposed to Common Chemical May Face Early Birth Risk
Summary
A new study shows that pregnant women exposed to higher levels of the weed killer chemical glyphosate during mid-pregnancy may have a greater chance of giving birth early, before 37 weeks. This research analyzed urine samples from over 1,400 women and found that higher glyphosate levels were linked to an increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth.Key Facts
- Glyphosate is the main chemical in many herbicides, including Roundup.
- The study looked at 1,450 pregnant women in New York City from 2016 to 2019.
- Urine tests measured glyphosate during early and mid-pregnancy.
- 7% of births in the study happened before 37 weeks (preterm).
- Higher glyphosate levels between 18 and 25 weeks raised preterm birth odds by 35%.
- The risk of spontaneous early labor doubled with higher glyphosate exposure.
- No link was found between glyphosate early in pregnancy or its breakdown product (AMPA) and preterm birth.
- Experts suggest washing produce and avoiding herbicides at home to reduce exposure.
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