Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked with lower cognitive scores in toddlers: research

Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A mother-to-be's exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may have a lasting impact on her baby's brain development, new research indicates.

Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A mother-to-be's exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may have a lasting impact on her baby's brain development, new research indicates.

Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

THURSDAY, Jan. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A mother-to-be's exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may have a lasting impact on her baby's brain development, new research indicates.

Prenatal pollution exposure linked to cognitive impairment

Now, a new study, led by scientists from the University of Colorado, Boulder has added another word of caution; expectant mothers should also avoid exposure to air pollution during the later stages of pregnancy.

Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked with lower cognitive scores in toddlers: research

Story at a glance Children born to mothers exposed to higher levels of ambient air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to show deficits in motor coordination, cognition and language skills at the age of two, a new study found. Researchers assessed 161 pairs of Latino mothers and children. After participants provided detailed accounts of…

Prenatal pollution exposure may negatively impact neurodevelopment in child's early life

Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research.