Extreme heat is putting pregnant women and newborn babies at increased risk around the world, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on maternal and newborn health.
The issue was highlighted at a climate meeting in Fiji last week, where the United Nations climate chief warned that extreme heat is creating a new fault line in the climate crisis, with potentially serious consequences for pregnancy and childbirth.
The warning comes amid growing concerns about the health risks associated with rising global temperatures, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and newborns.
A global survey commissioned by Wellcome found that 73% of healthcare professionals surveyed had observed an increase in heat-related pregnancy complications over the past five years.
The findings point to growing pressure on healthcare systems to respond to the effects of extreme heat on maternal health.
High temperatures can pose additional challenges during pregnancy.
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