Heatwaves increase rates of preterm births, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like Black, Hispanic, and lower-income mothers, leading to poorer health outcomes for babies and impacting their long-term health.
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense due to the climate crisis, with pregnant individuals being among the most vulnerable to heat stress, which can negatively impact their unborn babies.
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