It is that time of the year again in India when the AQI level is 350 to 400 and Delhi becomes a gas chamber!
It is observed that pregnant women who live in polluted areas suffer from increased incidence of preterm birth (earlier than 37 weeks), low birth weight (smaller babies), stillbirth (death of the baby during the process of giving birth), and spontaneous abortion. Let’s discuss how pollution affects the mother and the foetus as well as preventative methods to ensure the safety of the mother and fetus from pollution.
