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Home » The Non-Toxic Mommy Podcast

012: PFAS in Diapers?! What Every Parent Needs to Know (with Leah Segedie of Mamavation)

By Yasmine Moussa Published: November 1, 2023 Updated: October 23, 2025
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PFAS are dangerous chemicals that seem to be present everywhere. Sometimes, not even our favorite non-toxic or organic products are safe from this hazard. 

But what exactly are PFAS? What health and environmental issues do they contribute to? How can you protect your kids from these chemicals?

In this episode, Yasmine chats with Leah Segedie from Mamavation, a consumer advocate and one of the leading experts on PFAS in consumer products.

Mamavation, the non-toxic investigative powerhouse, has studies on everything from cookware to toiletries and clothing to pasta sauce.

Thanks to this conversation, you’ll discover a surprising method to reduce your PFAS levels. And learn about the groundbreaking study Mamavation conducted on PFAS in disposable diapers and cloth diapers. The results are shocking and not what you’d expect.

This episode isn’t just packed with information — it’s about empowerment. It will allow you to learn how to shield your family from the not-so-silent threat of PFAS. 

Join Yasmine and Leah for a chat packed with insights, empowering tips, and the knowledge you need to keep your loved ones safe. 

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“Nobody’s safe from these chemicals [PFAS]. It’s in like 98% of the population. And so it’s not a question of: ‘Do you have it?’. It’s a question of ‘How high your levels are?’” 

Leah Segedie, Mamavation

In This Episode:

  • What are PFAS, and why are they dangerous?
  • Health issues associated with PFAS 
  • Can PFAS make it difficult for you to lose weight?
  • The surprising method for getting rid of PFAS
  • Common products that contain PFAS
  • Why testing diapers for PFAS?
  • Are organic products really safe? 

Resources:

Mamavation’s study on PFAS in diapers
Pasta sauce study conducted by Mamavation

Book “Green Enough: Eat Better, Live Cleaner, Be Happier–All Without Driving Your Family Crazy!” by Leah Segedie

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Founder and Chief Mama Officer of The Gentle Nursery. Yasmine is the founder of The Gentle Nursery as well as the CEO of Biomeology, a prenatal wellness company. She is a wife, proud mom of two boys, a graduate of the University of Southern California, and a Functional Nutrition Coach. With a 10-year background in research, analytics, and leadership for a Fortune 100 company, Yasmine applies the same principles and attention to detail to every article she writes and researches.

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