"Expectant and breastfeeding mothers should not routinely be screened for high lead levels in their blood, a leading group of U.S. physicians said Monday."
"However, the new recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say doctors should ask women a series of questions to see if they might be at risk for high lead exposure.
If that's the case, a blood test for the heavy metal should be carried out, according to ACOG, so that precautionary steps can be taken if necessary."
Frederik Joelving reports for Reuters July 23, 2012.
Source: Reuters, 07/24/2012
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