US EditionDuring Pregnancy, Extreme Heat Comes with Extra Risks
- Pregnant people face rising heat risks as pregnancy changes the body, making heat harder to dissipate, and even short-term exposure raises complications, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Pregnancy increases internal heat by burning more calories and enlarging the abdomen, which impedes heat escape, and pregnant people need more liquids, raising dehydration risk, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Reduced placental blood flow can harm fetal development and future children exposed in utero face linked developmental risks, while Dr. Chris Holstege notes increased blood flow raises chemical absorption concerns for pregnant people.
- Postpartum women face compounded challenges in high temperatures as heat worsens anxiety and depression and complicates caregiving, Cara Schulte said.
- With records breaking, climate trends raise exposure for pregnant people as climate change intensifies heat events especially in developing countries, while researchers including Bershteyn and Schulte say `There hasn't been the same level of commitment to women's health research.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)New research reveals impact of extreme heat on women and future pregnancy
Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat
For Pregnant People, Extreme Heat Comes With Extra Risks
NEW YORK – Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body’s processes for staying cool are altered. It’s a problem that climate change, caused by the burning of fuels like gasoline and coal, is worsening. Intensifying extreme […]
MedPage Today
Anti-Aging, Acupuncture and Health NewsExtreme Heat in Pregnancy Comes With Extra Risks
(MedPage Today) -- Physicians have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered. It's a problem that climate change...
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For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks
Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat. It increases the risk of dehydration, makes the heart work harder, speeds up breathing and even influences the psychological experience of feeling heat.
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks - Regional Media News
Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body’s processes for staying cool are altered. It’s a problem that climate change, caused by the burning of fuels like gasoline and coal, is worsening. Intensifying extreme heat events, high temperatures well into the night and shattering weather records means more exposure for pregnant people, particula…
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