Pollution and climate change affect pregnancy and maternal and child health outcomes in many ways. For example, high temperatures during pregnancy are linked to premature births and stillbirths. Exposure to poor air quality can contribute to low birth weight, preterm birth, and worsened asthma—which, if untreated, can lead to dangerous conditions like pre-eclampsia.
This is a critical but under-resourced area.
E2I2 is collaborating with community-based maternal health organizations to develop community-driven research and education programs focused on understanding and addressing environmental exposures and maternal health outcomes.
Interested in collaborating? Contact our Executive Director, Louise Palmer: lpalmer@e2i2.org.
Ongoing Related Projects:
E2I2 is an environmental and maternal health subject matter expert to the MHREACH project at Texas Southern University. Learn more here: MHREACH – Maternal Health Center at Texas Southern University
E2I2 is developing the first of its kind maternal-environmental equity index. We are seeking funders to support this important work. Reach out to our Executive Director, Louise Palmer: lpalmer@e2i2.org if you would like to collaborate and support this initiative.