Los bebés están expuestos a la contaminación desde antes de que respiren por primera vez. Los bebés están expuestos a la contaminación desde antes de que respiren por primera vez. Esto es altamente inquietante, y plantea la pregunta: ¿cómo sucede esto? Después …
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.
Groundbreaking EPA Report on Climate Change and Children’s Health
EPA just released a report, “Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the US.” Its findings underscore the necessity of considering children’s well-being in every climate policy. LEARN MORE…
Earth to Mom: Keep Going. Keep Fighting. Keep Loving.
Happy Earth Month! Take a look at how and why Earth Day came to be, and where we are today.
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.
EPA: Stop Dragging Your Feet
Air pollution is a leading cause of death worldwide. EPA is taking too long considering standards that will have a big impact on our families’ health.
Babies’ Lungs Contain Toxic Air Pollution Before Birth
Recent research found evidence of toxic black carbon particles (soot) in cord blood and placenta tissue in pregnant mothers.
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.”
Particle Pollution: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Learn why we’re urging the Biden’s EPA to propose the strongest possible particle pollution standards to protect public health, and especially the health of pregnant women and babies.