Lead can be passed from a woman to an unborn or breastfeed baby. Lead exposure 100% is preventable. Use the links below to learn more about the health risks related to lead exposure and how to protect you and your baby. 

CDC - Pregnant Women
CDC - Breastfeeding Women
IDOH - Prenatal Risk Evaluation Questions for Lead Exposure (English)
IDOH - Prenatal Risk Evaluation Questions for Lead Exposure (Spanish)
IDOH - Lead & Pregnancy (English)
IDOH - Lead & Pregnancy (Spanish)