Study links prolonged heat exposure during pregnancy to adverse birth outcomes
First-trimester heat extremes were most critical for preterm birth, second trimester for low birth weight, and third trimester showed a higher risk for stillbirth, the study says
· 8/4/2026, 3:47:15 AM· 2 min read
First-trimester heat extremes were most critical for preterm birth, second trimester for low birth weight, and third trimester showed a higher risk for stillbirth, the study says
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