The Hidden Threat in the Womb: Microplastics Found in Preterm Placentas

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births than in full-term pregnancies. Surprisingly, preterm placentas had absorbed these plastics at an earlier stage, suggesting that exposure may play a role in triggering premature delivery. The findings contribute to mounting concerns over plastic pollution’s [...]