New mothers are more likely to suffer depression if they are exposed to certain types of air pollution in the second trimester of pregnancy, researchers say.
Exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution during pregnancy may prolong postpartum depression symptoms in new mothers, according to new research. A team of researchers from the University of Southern California assessed the air quality in the communities of more than 350 pregnant women across Greater Los Angeles from 2015 to 2023. The researchers then tracked the women's mental health for up to three years after they gave birth.
Some of the largest sources of NO2 and PM10 are Los Angeles' congested roads and highways. Although exercise and outdoor activity are encouraged for pregnant women, Bastain said it's important to avoid motorways, especially during rush hour and the hottest hours of the day. But traffic-related pollution is an unfortunate reality for many disadvantaged communities.
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