https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/14/fetuses-pfas-forever-chemicals. "Fetuses are widely exposed to #PFAS via umbilical cord blood. A review of 40 studies found researchers had collectively detected PFAS in each of 30,000 umbilical cord blood samples they checked. Elevated PFAS levels in mothers is associated with higher #infant #mortality, as well as low birth weight & obesity later in life. Studies have also linked fetal exposure to #cancer, neurological problems & cardiovascular disease later in life."