Air Pollution, Extreme Heat, and Latina Maternal Health
This resource has been factchecked by policy experts, using the latest scientific research. Find all our sources linked below. Air pollution and extreme heat threaten the health of everyone, but both pose outsize risks for pregnant people and babies. Pregnancy is a …
Pregnant? These 3 Must-Read Resources Are Just for You
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.
Polluted air is endangering newborns in New Mexico
Polluted air threatens the health of New Mexico infants
How Oil and Gas Operations Impact Your Baby’s Health
Air pollutants associated with oil and gas production contribute to serious health impacts in humans, especially in pregnant people, babies, and children. People who live near oil and gas operations are at an increased risk of exposure to a wide variety of air pollutants.
Ask an Eco-Mom Detective: What Are the Most Important Cleaning Product Swaps to Make for Babies & Kids?
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.
Pregnancy, the Placenta, and Pollution
Babies are exposed to pollution before they take their first breath. Currently, the placenta is under siege by a variety of chemicals in the environment, and we’re just starting to study and understand which can cross this barrier and how they impact babies. Here’s a refresher on the placenta and some ideas for safeguarding growing babies during pregnancy.
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.
Moms Announces Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young People’s Health: Featuring EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Chelsea Clinton
On February 8, Moms Clean Air Force will host an inaugural gathering about Climate Disruption, Air Pollution, and Young People’s Health. We’re making space for crucial conversations among climate and health leaders, including EPA Administrator Michael Regan, White House CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory, Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Lisa Patel, Aishah-Nyeta Brown, and many others.
The Early Years Climate Action Plan Keeps Young Children Safer and Healthier
The US Early Years Climate Action Plan is a new report about the impacts of climate change on young children and their families.