ReviewCureus2024
Impact of Microplastics on Pregnancy and Fetal Development: A Systematic Review.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Micro and Nanoplastics and Obstetric Outcomes in Humans and Animals: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Pooled it
- Marine microplastic pollution and cancer incidence from 2013 to 2021 in US coastal counties: an ecological analysis.International journal of hygiene and environmental health · 2026Article
- Microplastics in Female Reproductive and Pregnancy Organs: A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Advancing Microplastic and Nanoplastic Toxicity Assessment: Insights from Human Organoid Models.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Recent advances and challenges in advanced oxidation processes for degradation of nano- and microplastics in water: a critical review.RSC advances · 2026Review
- From Kitchen to Cell: A Critical Review of Microplastic Release from Consumer Products and Its Health Implications.Toxics · 2026Review
- Beyond Infections: Exploring Immune-Mediated Pathways Linking Cannabis and Emerging Environmental Contaminants to Neurodevelopmental Outcomes.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2025Review
- Microplastics in ovarian function and ozone-based mitigation strategies: Emerging evidence and translational implications.Current research in toxicology · 2025Review
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3 authors.
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Abstract
Microplastic (MP) pollution is a growing global concern because of its potential to impair human health, particularly with regard to fetal development. However, the origins of prenatal MP exposure and its effects on fetal development have not been well studied. This study aimed to provide a systematic review of the literature regarding the impact of microplastics on pregnancy and fetal development. PubMed, Embase, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched from 2010 until March 2024. Original publications exploring the impact of microplastics on pregnancy and fetal development were included in the study. After selecting papers, two independent reviewers extracted data regarding study characteristics, microplastics identified, and reproductive impacts. The quality of studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Checklists for Studies created by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Twelve studies, including 234 subjects, were selected from a total of 2,809 citations for the final qualitative analysis. Articles were published between 2021 and 2024, and most were conducted in China. The results of the included studies confirmed the existence of microplastics with varying sizes (2.1 to 100 micrometers) in the placenta and the fetal body. Studies revealed correlations between lifestyle choices and the presence of microplastics in the placenta. They also reported correlations between the level of microplastics and diminished microbiome diversity, reduced birthweights, affected gestational age, and fetal growth and development. Microplastics may be detrimental to a developing fetus during pregnancy. Nonetheless, more thorough research is required to comprehend the impact of microplastic exposure on pregnancy and fetal development.
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