Effect of environment on the quality of life and state of health of pregnant woman, developing foetus and child in infancy

Introduction and Objective.The environment plays an important role in the provision of proper quality of life of pregnant women.This article focuses on the impact of environmental factors on the mental health and quality of life of pregnant women, and consequently of both the foetus and the child after birth.The environment should provide appropriate psychological, social and material care.The purpose of the analysis was identification of factors influencing mental health and the quality of life of pregnant women.Brief description of the state of knowledge.Considering the assessment of the quality of life by a specialist allows for a more holistic approach to the process of diagnostics and treatment of the pregnant women.This requires combining many fields and a comprehensive view.It is important to provide systemic tools which would ensure appropriate environmental conditions for pregnant women.Negative factors from the environment can significantly affect the mental health of pregnant patients, in some cases leading to episodes of depression, increased anxiety or even attempts at self-harm.In cases of depressive episodes, increased anxiety, or even self-harm attempts, the identification of environmental factors that may increase the risk of these adverse mental health states allows for early intervention, which also helps protect the health of newborns.The proper development of pregnancy depends largely on the living conditions of the mother.In addition to the state of mental health, the importance of dietary habits and exposure to health-damaging air pollution should also be highlighted.Summary.The quality of life of pregnant women can be significantly improved by minimizing the negative impact of modifiable environmental factors.