If a mom is exposed to certain chemicals at work during pregnancy, her child might score lower on reasoning tests by age 5 — but we’re not totally sure yet.

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Maternal occupational exposure to chemicals and child cognitive function

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2022 Oct

The study looked at moms' chemical exposures at work during pregnancy and their kids' thinking skills at age 5. It found a possible link between one type of chemical (alkylphenols) and slightly lower reasoning scores, just like the claim says.

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Maternal occupational exposure to chemicals and child cognitive function

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DOI: 10.1038/s41390-022-02089-6

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