Prenatal exposure to common class of chemicals may be linked to postpartum depression: NIH study
Individuals exposed to elevated levels of certain hormone-disrupting compounds while pregnant may experience a greater risk of postpartum depression, a new study has found. Scientists linked these increased odds to a specific class of environmental contaminants, known as phthalates — ubiquitous chemicals found in numerous personal care and plastic consumer products. They published their findings, supported…
Source: yahoo.com
