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Microplastics permeate human placentas

Publish date:: January 5, 2021

Key clinical point: Microplastic particles penetrated all levels of the placenta, including the fetal side, maternal side, and chorioamniotic membranes.

Major finding: A total of 12 microplastic fragments ranging from 5 to 10 mcm in size were identified in four placentas.

Study details: The data come from a pilot observational preclinical study of six women who consented to donate placentas after delivery.

Disclosures: The study received no outside funding. The researchers had no financial conflicts to disclose.

Citation:

Ragusa A et al. Environ Int. 2020 Dec 2. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2020.106274.

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