How pregnant women can protect themselves from air pollution

Pregnant women can reduce their exposure to air pollution by avoiding peak traffic hours, using public transportation instead of driving, and keeping windows closed at home and in the car.

A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that pregnant women who lived in areas with high levels of air pollution were more likely to give birth to babies with lower birth weights and reduced head circumferences.

The study suggests that reducing exposure to air pollution during pregnancy could have long-term health benefits for both mother and child.