Environmental Hazards

Like always, planning for pregnancy and birth is an important time to consider all the things you can do to improve your health and reduce exposure to unhealthy chemicals and pollutants. Toxic substances in the environment like lead or solvents can affect the development of your baby's brain and have life-long impacts on their health. These and other toxic substances can occur at very high levels at your place of work or at your home, especially during home renovation and repair activities. To learn more about the risks associated with prenatal exposure to certain chemicals and how to prevent or reduce your exposure to toxins, check out the link below.

• Canada.ca: Environmental Hazards and Toxins