Exposure to a whole host of pollutants during pregnancy through breathing and ingestion has been associated with health harms, from impaired fetal growth to respiratory disease. Read our most recently updated resources about air pollution, mercury, methane, and their impacts on pregnancy.
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The Placenta Is Not the Barrier We Once Thought It Was
The scientific community is just starting to study and understand which environmental pollutants can cross the placenta and how they impact babies. Learn more about what we know in Moms’ new fact sheet.
Meet the Speakers at Moms’ First Climate, Pollution, and Youth Health Event on February 8
We are thrilled to welcome a heavy-hitting lineup of speakers for our Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young Peoples’ Health event on February 8. Get to know the panelists better with some quick snapshots of their work.
New Report Underscores, Once Again, the Toll of Air Pollution on Our Health
The 2023 “Health of the Air” report from the American Thoracic Society provides the first-ever local and national estimates of the health impacts of wildland fires—and finds that smoke from these fires is responsible for thousands of premature deaths each year in the US.
Protecting My Family From the Effects of Climate Change
A pregnant mom ponders the health impacts of climate change on people of color, women, and children, and makes changes to protect her family.
Children Born After a “Major Weather-Related Disaster” More Likely to Suffer Anxiety, Depression
Adding to the stress of pregnancy, new research finds “an association between in utero exposure to natural disasters and child behavioral problems.”
“State of the Air” Finds Millions Breathe Unhealthy Air
The 2022 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association finds that more 137 million Americans live in places with unhealthy air.
Exposure to BPA In the Womb May Increase Asthma Risk for Girls
Exposure in the womb to BPA, a toxic chemical frequently found in food cans, reusable bottles, toys, and cash register receipts, may increase the risk of asthma in school-age girls.
Prenatal Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked to Delayed Brain Development
A new study found that prenatal exposure to a mix of endocrine-disrupting chemicals—like the mix of chemicals most of us are exposed to in our everyday lives—may put babies at risk for delayed brain development.
Mercury: From Coal to Table
There is NO amount of mercury that is safe for children. That’s why Moms Clean Air Force has been fighting for more than a decade to cut toxic mercury pollution, why we support EPA’s proposal to restore the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
Air Pollution From Wildfires Makes Covid-19 More Deadly
A new study finds the increase of Covid infections among people breathing polluted air from climate-fueled wildfires is a “disastrous combination.”
Congress Aims to Improve Black Mothers Maternal Health
We are supporting the Black Maternal Health Act of 2021, known as the “Momnibus” because we believe every mother deserves equitable care.