Preconception notions

If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and living in Jacksonville, pay special attention to the water you drink and be very careful about eating fish, especially anything caught locally. According to tasteforlife magazine ("For a Healthy Pregnancy"), "Also avoid potential toxins - lead, mercury, and pesticides - in the environment."

Since Jacksonville emits more mercury (from JEA's plants) than any other city in the state, Jacksonville moms-to-be have a special challenge. Mercury Falling is by no means a medical website, just saying do your homework and be safe out there.