Lead in pregnancy
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that has been used in a wide variety of products. Exposure to lead can be harmful to your health. Lead in your blood can be passed to your unborn baby or to young children when breastfeeding.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Women
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- July 2025
- Last reviewed:
- December 2025