(Environmental Science and Pollution Research International) This study reviewed research to see if there is a connection between exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) during pregnancy and negative effects on a child's development. The researchers looked at studies published until May 2019 and found 10 that were relevant. They found that an increase in NO2 exposure during pregnancy was linked to a decrease in fine psychomotor skills and overall psychomotor skills in children. The study suggests that prenatal exposure to NO2 may have a negative impact on children's development, but more research is needed to fully understand the effects.
Shang, L., Yang, L., Yang, W., Huang, L., Qi, C., Yang, Z., Fu, Z., & Chung, M. C. (2020). Effects of prenatal exposure to NO2 on children's neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Environmental science and pollution research international, 27(20), 24786–24798. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08832-y