Experts weigh in on what parents can do to limit exposure.
found that children whose mothers experienced higher nitrogen dioxide exposure during pregnancy, especially in the first and second trimester, were more likely to have behavioral problems later in life.
Using a state-of-the-art model developed at the University of Washington, the study measured air pollution levels while using participants’ address information to estimate each mother and child's exposures to air pollution during the pregnancy period and early childhood. “Pregnant mothers have a big responsibility and many things to worry about. Regarding air pollution, they can be proactive in protecting themselves and their babies by checking air quality indexes when planning outdoor excursions,” Yolton explained to Scary Mommy. “Weather apps and other sources can be used to learn more about current and expected air pollution in their region to plan the best times of day to be outside and specific areas and times to avoid.
If a pregnant person or a parent is already aware of the exposures to air pollution, it’s important to keep an eye on how their child is developing. While there are no diagnostic tests to assess the damage from air pollution on fetal brain development, parents and pediatricians should pay attention to developmental milestones, such as sitting up, walking, talking, social skills, and behavior.
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