An Invisible Threat: Pesticides and Expectant Mothers
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. He 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 with a coworker, discussing their families and the vineyard, while listening to music or static on the radio. At four months pregnant, Rosa would have preferred to rest at home, but she needed to work to provide for herself and her two young sons.
Author's summary: Pesticide exposure affects pregnant women and their babies.
- Rosa worked in a vineyard while pregnant with her son.
- Her son was diagnosed with autism at 6 months old.
- Rosa blames pesticide exposure for her son's condition.
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