Study: Living Near Trees Means Healthier Babies

Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Everyone knows the good things that trees do—they bring shade, filter out pollutants and stop erosion. But according to the Oregonian, trees, or at living around them, also has a positive effect on newborns. A new study used satellite photos to compare the tree covers near the homes of women who just gave birth. And what they found was surprising. The mothers who lived near more trees had a smaller chance of delivering a small baby. One theory is that having a lot of trees nearby counteracts the stress of pregnancy, which results in a healthier baby.