Climate Change Is Tied to Pregnancy Complications, With Black Mothers Most at Risk

Climate change linked to serious pregnancy risks, 'landmark' study finds

JAMA investigation shows air pollution and heat exposure, resulting from climate change, may lead to preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth.

New Data Reveals Damaging Effects Of Climate Change On Pregnant Women

CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez discusses new data that reveals the negative impact climate change can have on pregnant women.

Climate Change Is Making Pregnancy Riskier, Especially for Black Mothers

A survey of 32 million births in the U.S. shows that high temperatures and pollution are linked to underweight or premature babies and stillbirths.

A New Study Links Climate Change to Pregnancy Risks—And Highlights the Disproportionate Impact on Black Women

The effects of climate change, such as exposure to high temperatures and air pollution, are resulting in negative pregnancy outcomes—and Black women are suffering at a disproportionate rate.

Climate change tied to pregnancy risks, especially for black moms

The research adds to a growing body of evidence that minorities bear a disproportionate share of the danger from pollution and global warming.

Research links climate change to premature, underweight or stillborn babies

A new study has found that pregnant women exposed to air pollution and high temperatures are more likely to give birth to preterm, stillborn or underweight children.