POLLUTION is something that can not be avoided anymore, such as smoke vehicles, cigarettes, and others. Inevitably humans are living in the midst of increasing pollution every year. In fact, the problem of pollution is increasingly worsened by the haze that began to enter the region of Kaltim.
Dr. Tedy Satriadi, SpOGK expose, Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health has published that many pregnant mothers breathe in outdoor polluted air can cause the weight of babies born to be lighter.
In addition, the haze could affect the risk of a baby who would suffer from respiratory distress after his birth. It can even be born premature, miscarriage, until the disruption of oxygen supply from mother to fetus and accompanied by disturbances in blood vessels.
Insufficient oxygen supply in a long time and continuously affects the maturity of small organ development. Air pollution and toxins from cigarette smoke many affect fetal growth during pregnancy 5-9 weeks when baby's lips are formed. The pollutants that are inhalation of pregnant women can reach the fetus through the umbilical cord.
A study in 1998 of pregnant women in Sao Paulo Brazil found carbon monoxide in the umbilical cord of 47 mothers who did not smoke. This substance could inhibit oxygen to the fetus and lead to fetal death. The discovery of carbon monoxide in the umbilical cord of the fetus shows how pollution can come and affect fetal development in the womb.
For that, expectant mothers who are in the area of smoke pollution are encouraged to restrict themselves from going outside the house. It is also recommended to consume a lot of fiber and vitamins, drink enough water, pay attention to the standard index of Air Pollution (ISPU) in the region. "Avoid cigarette smoke and use masks," Tedy said.
The Doctor who served in the HOSPITAL Dr. Kanujoso Djatiwibowo explained, using masks to avoid air pollution is one of the best ways when you are outdoors. Make sure you always use it when walking around or going shopping out the house. In the present time the haze envelops Balikpapan.