Harmful Chemicals in Plastic can Cause Postpartum Depression by Hannah Joy on April 1, 2021 at 9:20 PM
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Postpartum depression is a serious and common psychiatric disorder that affects up to 1 in 5 childbearing women.
The cause of postpartum depression is not well understood, but hormonal changes during pregnancy have been found to be an important factor.
‘Bisphenols and phthalates that are found in plastics and personal care products. Reducing the exposure to these types of chemicals can help prevent postpartum depression in childbearing women.’ Harmful chemicals such as bisphenols and phthalates that are found in plastics and personal care products are known to affect sex hormones.