, found a “significant positive association between exposure to wildfire smoke and gestational diabetes” during pregnancy. Exposure to wildfire smoke during the second trimester was also “positively associated with preterm birth,” the authors stated.There are also stress-included reactions pregnant people can have from wildfires, Olson said.
And then there’s stress faced by those living in wildfires zones. Olsson explained that as many pregnant people may have to confront the possibility of losing their homes or being evacuated, it causes chronic stress during pregnancy can have significant implications.to potentially negatively affect the brain development of the fetus.Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos on Wednesday advised vulnerable Canadians, such as those who are pregnant, to wear masks.