Fluoridated water flows to nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population, including L.A. County. A new USC study examined the possible effects of fluoride exposure during pregnancy and its effects on newborns.
After two pregnancy losses, new mom Charlene Zamora wanted to do her best when she was carrying her now 7-month-old Levi.
Dr. Howard Hu, the chair of USC's Department of Population and Public Health, and his colleagues followed about 230 predominantly low-income pregnant Latina women living in Los Angeles for the study. The study adds to previous research suggesting that fluoride may harm fetal neurodevelopment. adding more fuel to the fluoride debate.
Fassett says as of now, no major medical group or federal agency recommends women limit drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy.
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