Is Lead in drinking water safe during pregnancy?
Lead in water can harm pregnancy. If your home may have lead pipes, test the water and use bottled or certified-filtered water if high.
What the sources say
CDC says lead in drinking water can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and children, including higher miscarriage risk. MotherToBaby: lead can leach from pipes; test well water regularly; for formula, use bottled or distilled water if tap water may contain lead, or let the tap run 3 minutes first. CDC breastfeeding guidance: if water lead exceeds 15 ppb, use bottled water or an independently certified filter. Breastfeeding is generally fine when maternal blood lead is under 40 mcg/dL.
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Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.