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Can the constant use of products with parabens and pthalates in them cause pre term labour? is the use of these really bad or is the hype exaggerated?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No evidence : There is no evidence to support this. There is also no evidence that there is any "hype" to be exaggerated. There are a few random internet references to these products but there is certainly no hype or any large group of credible scientists who believe this.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Unlikely, avoid them: Parabens ; pthalates both act like estrogen on the body; they may increase risk of breast cancer ; might be harmful to your developing baby (esp. Boys) but there is no evidence they cause pre-term labor. I advise everyone avoid these- products without them are readily available. See http://www.Webmd.Com/children/environmental-exposure-head2toe/personal-care-products ; http://www.Ewg.Org/skindeep/.
Answered 3/24/2014
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