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Can the Air You Breathe Cause You to Lose Your Baby?

Summary by Dr. Joseph Mercola

If you’re pregnant, polluted air may be more dangerous for you than just being an asthma trigger, as new research has found a higher risk of miscarriage for women exposed to elevated air pollution. As reported by ALL4WOMEN, Dr. Matthew Fuller, at the University of Utah, noticed a pattern of miscarriages in relation to air quality. He suggested that pregnant women wear face masks or avoid outdoor physical activity on poor quality air days.