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As festive lights brighten up the skies, the air often fills with something far less welcome – pollution. The spike in smog, dust, and noise around Diwali and the winter months can have serious implications for pregnant women and their babies. From affecting fetal growth to triggering preterm labour, the combination of air and noise pollution is a hidden health hazard that often goes unnoticed during pregnancy.

Air Pollution And Its Impact On The Mother And Fetus

“Diwali causes a lot of air and noise pollution, which can negatively impact both the pregnant woman and the growing fetus," explains Dr. Pooja Chaudhary, Consultant – Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Laparoscopic Surgery at Motherhood Hospitals, Greater Noida. Pollutants, she says, can cross the blood-bra

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