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Pregnancy safety advice row

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has been criticised for saying pregnant women may want to "play it safe" and avoid chemicals in food packaging, cosmetics and family medicines that could cause harm to their unborn babies.

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Further research 'urgently' needed into pregnancy risks

The RCOG report on the effects of chemical exposure during pregnancy highlights the urgent need for further research in this area.

The lack of practical guidance for parents to help protect children from harmful chemicals can cause unnecessary anxiety for parents.

It’s unacceptable that pregnant women today are still having to make decisions without clear information on possible risks.

NCT is calling on the Government to invest in further research in this area as a matter of priority.

– NCT’s Senior Policy Adviser, Rosemary Dodds

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