Background and purpose Non-phthalate plasticizers are being increasingly used in
commercial and consumer products, to replace phthalates. Among major non-phthalate …

Maternal endocrine homeostasis is vital to a successful pregnancy, regulated by several
hormones such as human chorionic gonadotropin, estrogen, leptin, glucocorticoid, insulin …

Abstract Background/Objectives Pregnant women are exposed to numerous endocrine
disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that can affect hormonal pathways regulating pregnancy …

Pregnancy is a unique physiological window for maternal and fetal health. Disorders that
arise during pregnancy influence the survival and health outcomes of mother and baby …

Background Bisphenols and phthalates are two classes of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
(EDCs) thought to influence weight and adiposity. Limited research has investigated their …

Excessive gestational weight gain contributes to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Environmental exposures such as phthalates may lead to metabolic dysregulation, and …

Abstract Background/Objective Phthalates and phthalate replacements are used in multiple
everyday products, making many of them bioavailable to children. Experimental studies …

The ubiquitous presence of phthalate compounds in cosmetics, personal care products and
plastics commonly used in toys, food packaging or household products, results in human …

Abstract Background/Aims Pregnant women are exposed to persistent environmental
contaminants, including per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that disrupt thyroid …

Background and objectives Diet plays critical roles in modulating maternal metabolic health
in pregnancy, but is also a source of metabolic-disrupting phthalates and their replacements …