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Michigan Investigation of Chemical Exposures during Pregnancy (MICEP)

Michigan Investigation of Chemical Exposures during Pregnancy (MICEP) is a project that measures arsenic, mercury, lead and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood and urine of those who are pregnant and live in certain areas of the state. MICEP will determine whether amounts of these chemicals are different during pregnancy compared to the United States and Michigan populations. 


Purpose of the MICEP Project

MICEP findings will help MDHHS improve educational materials and inform current and future programs aimed at reducing exposures during pregnancy to chemicals in the environment. Data will be used to: 

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Investigate sources of chemical exposures.
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Create programs to teach people how to reduce chemical exposures during pregnancy.
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Inform groups that make rules about chemical use.

 


42 environmental chemicals measured by MICEP

  • Lead
  • Arsenic
  • Mercury
  • 39 PFAS

More information about these chemicals can be found on the MICEP Resources Page.

 


 

Taking part in MICEP is completely free. Residents in select areas will receive project information from their health care provider or be mailed an invitation.

To be eligible for the MICEP project, you must:

Be pregnant with a single baby.
Be 18 or older.
Live in the ZIP codes seen below.

 

To take part in MICEP, you must live in one of the eligible ZIP Codes as shown on the map below:

To see if you are eligible to participate in MICEP, scan the QR code or visit EH.Michigan.gov/MICEPSurvey. You can also call 844-464-7327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email MDHHS-micep@michigan.gov.

Appointments are first-come, first-served. We will be in each area for a short time, so sign up now.