Perinatal Grand Rounds

The Environment and Reproductive Health: Why What We Eat, Breathe, and Touch Matters

This presentation will provide background on the growing burden of environmental exposures to the pregnant person and the fetus. The presentation will address some environmental hazards, including lead, nitrates, per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances, mercury, and endocrine disrupters (BPA and phthalates). The presentation will address the effect on human milk and longer-term childhood outcomes. Finally, the presentation will describe efforts to lessen the impact.

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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Susan R. Davidson, MD

Dr. Davidson is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Family Practice. She directed Perinatology at St. Mary’s Hospital (1992–2019) and has longstanding expertise in environmental health. She serves on the Wisconsin Environmental Health Network, Midwest Environmental Advocates, and Wisconsin Birth Defects Surveillance Council.

The speaker has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.*

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Explain how the environment can impact reproductive health.
  • Describe three environmental factors that can impact reproductive health.

Accreditation Statement

The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Contents

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No one in control of content has any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.*

Course Information

This webinar was recorded on October 19, 2023.

The expiration date for this course is October 6, 2028.

*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing health care products used by or on patients.