If you practice pica please stop, and inform your obstetrician of the pattern you have had with it. Food Contaminants Affecting Normal Fetal Development Type Comments Common Sources Heavy Metals Heavy metals including lead, mercury, cadmium, and possibly nickel and selenium has been shown to cause birth defects including malformation, cerebral palsy, and brain damage. Pesticides Current evidence is limited at this time. Used in plastics and heat exchange fluids. Normal daily contact is not thought to be a risk I ndustrial exposure should be discussed with your physician Toxins Aflatoxin may cause intrauterine growth retardation, neonatal jaundice, and perinatal death, however, current evidence is limited.
Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by mold in contaminated nuts.
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