Methanol poisoning in pregnancy: A hidden threat in obstetric care
Obstetric Medicine: The Medicine of Pregnancy
Published online on April 06, 2026
Abstract
Obstetric Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Maternal methanol poisoning is rare but carries significant risks for both mother and fetus, including metabolic acidosis, visual and neurologic injury, and fetal compromise. Methanol freely crosses the placenta, and fetal metabolism of formate is limited,...
Maternal methanol poisoning is rare but carries significant risks for both mother and fetus, including metabolic acidosis, visual and neurologic injury, and fetal compromise. Methanol freely crosses the placenta, and fetal metabolism of formate is limited,...