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Researchers found no link between GLP-1 exposure before or early in pregnancy and major birth defects or fetal complications.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In utero, fetal PaO₂ is low (~20–25 mmHg), and excessive O₂ can suppress erythropoiesis.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
For pregnant women, exposure can lead to fetal malformations or death.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In utero, fetal PaO₂ is low (~20–25 mmHg), and excessive O₂ can suppress erythropoiesis.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
For pregnant women, exposure can lead to fetal malformations or death.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Fetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetal. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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fetal
adjective
fe·tal
ˈfēt-ᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
Medical Definition
fetal
adjective
fe·tal
variants
or chiefly British foetal
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
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