Pregnancy protection program in a large chemical company: infant outcomes.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate reproductive outcomes in infants relative to maternal exposures in the chemical industry.

Methods: Via questionnaires administered after the pregnancy announcement, end of pregnancy, and 1 year later, infant outcomes were documented for 1147 live births. Maternal exposure factors were evaluated relative to birth height and weight, sex ratio, Apgar score at 5 minutes, and major malformations.

Pregnancy protection program in a large chemical company: design and initial survey results.

Objectives: To describe the BASF pregnancy protection program and provide initial results regarding selected pregnancy outcomes.

Methods: Pregnancies (n=1148) occurring between 1997 and 2002 were identified and outcomes were documented by questionnaires administered after the pregnancy announcement, end of pregnancy, and one year later. Potential maternal exposures were assessed via job histories, workplace inspections, and questionnaire.