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Why these fertility experts are worried about plastic

Why these fertility experts are worried about plastic

There's already a lot to think about when you're trying to get pregnant. Should plastic be one of them? Some fertility experts think that yes, cutting down your exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical used to make plastics, could help. Also, the mission to come up with consistent guidelines for the testing of gestational diabetes. As early as possible, or wait until 24 to 28 weeks? And why rethinking dementia could improve our experiences of the condition.

Health Report · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

December 6, 202439m 29s

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Show Notes

There's already a lot to think about when you're trying to get pregnant. Should plastic be one of them? 

Some fertility experts think that yes, cutting down your exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical used to make plastics, could help. 

Also, the mission to come up with consistent guidelines for the testing of gestational diabetes. As early as possible, or wait until 24 to 28 weeks?

And why rethinking dementia could improve our experiences of the condition. 

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