Children who are exposed to chemicals in the womb may face a range of neurodevelopmental and other health risks as they mature. For example, new research shows that prenatal exposure to common household products can negatively impact a child’s IQ.

The findings are “in line with previous research but the message from them is worth repeating,” Nathaniel DeNicola, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The George Washington University who was not affiliated with the study, told Healio Primary Care.