As the frequency of extreme heat days rises due to climate change, pregnant individuals face heightened risks including heatstroke and complications like pre-eclampsia. A Climate Central analysis reveals that between 2020 and 2024, pregnancy heat-risk daysâdefined as days exceeding 95% of local temperature averagesâhave doubled in 222 countries, particularly in regions with limited healthcare. Experts note that pregnant women's bodies struggle more to regulate temperature, affecting both maternal and fetal health outcomes, leading to severe conditions for both mother and child.
Extreme heat due to climate change poses significant risks to maternal health, particularly for pregnant individuals, who face increased chances of health complications.
The number of extreme heat days has doubled in many areas, especially affecting pregnant women in developing regions with less healthcare access.
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