Study links prolonged heat exposure during pregnancy to adverse birth outcomes
A new study analyzing data from the National Family Health Survey links prolonged extreme heat exposure during pregnancy to higher risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirths in India. The research emphasizes that heat stress impacts vary significantly depending on the trimester of pregnancy.
A nationwide analysis of data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) quantifies the link between prolonged exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes in India. It was associated with a measurable increase in the risk of low birthweight, preterm birth and stillbirths among the mothers, and was tied to the trimester during which exposure occurred.
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