Air pollution mixtures may pose hidden risks during pregnancy

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Research suggests the combination of air pollution chemicals may pose hidden risks during pregnancy as expectant mothers inhale more harmful pollutants due to higher oxygen demands. This highlights important health concerns regarding air quality and maternal health.

Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demand on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course of a day. When air quality is bad, they're also breathing in more harmful pollutants.