UN climate chief warns extreme heat risks pregnancy

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What are the main risks of extreme heat during pregnancy?

Extreme heat during pregnancy is increasingly linked to premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and maternal complications. A survey of health professionals found that about a third of respondents reported seeing cases of low birth weight, restricted growth, feeding difficulties, or dehydration resulting from extreme heat.

What did the survey of health professionals find?

A survey of 1,000 midwives and doctors across the UK, Australia, India, Brazil, and Zimbabwe found that more than two-thirds had seen complications caused by intense heat in the past five years. Nearly all respondents reported caring for mothers or babies suffering the effects of extreme heat.

Which countries recorded their hottest July on record?

Around 33 countries recorded their hottest July on record this year. These countries spanned from western Europe to the Sahel and central America, according to analysis of data from the European Union's Copernicus climate observatory.