What are the potential pregnancy outcomes for women exposed to extreme heat?

What potential effects can extreme heat exposure have on the outcomes of pregnancy?

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  • Low birth weight
  • Preterm birth
  • Miscarriage
  • Stillbirth

Tagged: high blood pressure

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    • October 20, 2023 at 8:45 am #57920
      Seema Waghmareswaghmare
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      Pregnant women across the globe often find themselves exposed to extreme heat while performing daily tasks, and this study aims to shed light on the potential dangers it poses to both expectant mothers and their unborn children. Researchers have already identified numerous adverse outcomes associated with heat exposure during pregnancy, including preterm birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, and congenital anomalies. Women in regions with high temperatures, such as rural areas in Kenya, often engage in physically demanding tasks outdoors, which can lead to various health problems, including high blood pressure, miscarriages, or premature births.
      Groundbreaking Study on Heat Exposure Risks During Pregnancy (medtigo.com)

    • October 22, 2023 at 4:04 pm #57933
      Norah QarradiNorah Qarradi
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      including high blood pressure, miscarriages, or premature births.
      Groundbreaking Study on Heat Exposure Risks During Pregnancy (medtigo.com)

    • October 22, 2023 at 4:06 pm #57934
      Norah QarradiNorah Qarradi
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      miscarriages or premature births

    • October 22, 2023 at 4:10 pm #57935
      Norah QarradiNorah Qarradi
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      The resulting dehydration can cause severe contraction of the uterus leading to labor and this condition is associated with babies with low birth weight.

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