Women exposed to harmful chemicals from plastic during pregnancy are more likely to suffer from mood disorders after they ve given birth, a new study warns.
US researchers found women with higher traces of phthalates – a group of chemicals used in hundreds of products including plastic packaging – in their system were more likely to develop postpartum depression.
The post-birth, or postpartum , period has already been associated with mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
But the study authors, from New York University Langone Medical Center, blame exposure to harmful chemicals that influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy.
Postpartum depression is a serious and common psychiatric disorder that affects up to one in five childbearing women.
Exposure to chemicals commonly found in plastic and personal care products during pregnancy may contribute to postpartum depression, a study published by the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found.
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