11/04/2026
What crosses the placenta?
More than most people realise.
During pregnancy, the placenta is not a barrier.
It is a bridge.
And what crosses that bridge can influence the developing nervous system, hormones, & long-term health of your child.
Substances that can cross the placenta include:
Pharmaceuticals:
• Painkillers
• Antidepressants
• Anti-nausea medications
• Antibiotics
• Vaccines
These contribute to the toxic load of mother & baby.
Environmental toxins (often underestimated):
Heavy metals in tapwater:
• Lead
• Mercury
• Aluminium
• Arsenic
These accumulate in the body & are associated with impacts on brain development.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals:
These interfere with hormonal signalling:
• BPA (plastics)
• Phthalates (laundry, cleaning & personal care products)
• Parabens (cosmetics)
• PFAS (“forever chemicals” often found in activewear and non-stick materials)
Many of these have been detected in cord blood & breast milk.
Pesticides & herbicides:
• Organophosphates (neurotoxic)
• Glyphosate (carcinogen)
Why this matters
Preconception is not just about preparing to conceive…
it’s about preparing the environment in which your child grows & develops.
This isn’t about fear.
It’s about awareness, choice & gentle, consistent shifts.
Toxic load must be reduced wherever possible by removing what has already accumulated & removing the sources of them from your home & life.
Kambo is an exceptional way to prepare the body for pregnancy as it mobilises accumulated toxins to be eliminated & rebalances hormones at the same time time.
If this speaks to you, take some time to explore the research yourself. is a great place to start!
You can also explore studies via PubMed and form your own informed perspective, using search terms like:
“placenta transfer toxins fertility”
“endocrine disruptors pregnancy outcomes”
If you’re on a conscious conception journey, comment ‘prepare’ below or send me a message & let’s get your body in peak condition to bring a healthy life into this world✨👶🏻✨