A new study found significant associations between both long- and short-term exposure to environmental heat during a pregnancy and severe maternal morbidity.
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A recent retrospective cohort study conducted in Southern California revealed a concerning link between heat exposure during pregnancy and severe maternal morbidity. The study, which included over 400,000 patients, found that high exposure to extreme heat days during pregnancy and the third trimester specifically resulted in a 27% and 28% increased risk of severe maternal morbidity, respectively.
New research suggests that rising temperatures across the planet may place pregnant women at greater risk for severe pregnancy-related illnesses, especially in their third trimester.