Pregnant women should avoid firecrackers to prevent potential long-term health effects

Although firecrackers are prohibited, they are being set off as if a major war were taking place. Whether using firecrackers as part of celebrations is appropriate is a separate cultural debate. However, they can pose health risks to pregnant women and their unborn babies.

Studies have shown that extremely loud explosions and smoke from firecrackers can harm the health of pregnant women and their babies. The level of risk depends on the intensity of the noise, duration of exposure, distance from the source and the woman’s health condition. Various scientific studies have highlighted the need to avoid exposure to loud noise and air pollution during pregnancy.