PFAS in drinking water harms babies

Pregnant women drinking water from wells downstream of PFAS contamination face significantly higher risks for their babies, including low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality. The study found a 43% increased chance of low birth weight, a 20% increased chance of preterm birth, and a 191% increased chance of infant mortality for babies whose mothers drank water from these contaminated wells. PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds that persist in the environment and accumulate in the body, posing potential health risks even at low concentrations.