Can PFAS from nonstick cookware increase the risk of preterm birth (in a nursery)?
Based on 1 peer-reviewed studybaby
Verdict: Avoid
Yes. Higher PFAS levels in umbilical cord blood were linked to greater odds of delivering early, with metabolic changes that may explain why.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Umbilical Cord Serum and Key Intermediate Metabolites in Relation to Preterm Birth: A Multicenter Case-Control Study | Environ Sci Technol | 2026 |
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