Extreme Heat Can Cause Pregnancy Complications, Health Experts Say

Heat wave sparks surge in Central Virginia emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- With the recent heat wave in Central Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has reported its numbers for emergency room (ER) visits in relation to heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illnesses can range from mild heat cramps to severe symptoms like heat stroke -- which occurs when the body doesn't have the ability to cool itself down. According to data from VDH, between June 22 through June 26, there were 194 …

Extreme heat can cause pregnancy complications, health experts say

RICHMOND, Va. The dangerous heat that's been blanketing our region is sending more people to emergency rooms.Doctors say pregnant women face special risks during these extreme temperatures.According to experts at VCU Health, pregnant women are more likely to experience heat exhaustion and heat illnesses because the body has to work harder to cool off.Pregnant women have more blood circulating through their bodies to support themselves and the ba…

Region saw 146 heat-related emergencies last week

“It’s a fair statement that the recent days are the highest levels of (heat-related illness) visits ever reported to VDH,” said Arden Norfleet, an epidemiologist with VDH.

Heat leads to emergencies in Va.

RICHMOND — State health officials said last week's heat, humidity and sun exposure led to record numbers of emergency room visits for conditions like heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Virginia saw uptick in heat emergencies

State health officials said last week's heat, humidity and sun exposure led to record numbers of emergency room visits for conditions like heat stroke and heat exhaustion.