Study Links Pollution to Pregnancy Risks, Calls for Protective Measures

Pollution heightens inflammation in pregnant women, causing risks like low birth weight and preterm birth.

Pollution disrupts histones and cytokine genes, increasing inflammation in mothers and foetuses.

Analyzed air quality data and cellular changes in pregnant and non-pregnant women.

Disrupted histones alter cytokines, causing pregnancy complications.

Calls for air quality improvements and clinical guidelines to protect pregnant women.