An Invisible Threat: How Pesticides Endanger Expectant Mothers and Their Babies
A mother shared her experience with The Tribune, describing the effects of pesticide exposure:
“It felt like all of my skin was burning. It filled my limbs, like, my whole body with little welts,”She worked in a vineyard while pregnant with her son 14 years ago. Her son was diagnosed with autism at 6 months old, and she blames the pesticide exposure.
Rosa's story began on a warm July morning, driving to her vineyard job at four months pregnant. She would have preferred to rest at home, but needed to work to provide for her family.
This story was originally published by The Tribune, with support from the 2025 California Health Equity Fellowship.
Author's summary: Pesticide exposure threatens mothers and babies.
- Rosa worked in a vineyard while pregnant
- Her son was diagnosed with autism at 6 months old
- Pesticide exposure is blamed for the diagnosis
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