Recently, there has been an increase in concerning information about air quality on social networks. According to experts, PM2.5 and PM10 particles have a twice as strong impact not only on the elderly but precisely on the bodies of pregnant women.
During pregnancy, due to a woman's increased need for oxygen, harmful particles pass more quickly from the lungs into the blood and can more easily reach the fetus.
The most dangerous consequences of polluted air for the fetus noted are premature birth, low birth weight, disruption of placental function, changes in nervous system development, and other congenital problems.
Furthermore, in areas with heavy air pollution, an increase in risks such as preeclampsia, high blood pressure, and decreased immunity has been observed among pregnant women.
Doctors recommend that pregnant women in such conditions go out less often, use air purifiers at home, wear N95 or KN95 masks, and increase medical supervision.
