Rising heat exposure threatens maternal and newborn health, according to a review of 198 studies across 66 countries for the impact of heat on maternal, foetal, and neonatal health
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2024-11 - Rising heat exposure threatens maternal and newborn health - Wits University
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A first-of-its-kind analysis shows that heat exposure during pregnancy alters maternal biomarkers tied to preterm birth. Key amino acids like methionine, proline, citrulline, and pipecolate are disrupted, signaling heat-related stress that may raise the risk of preterm delivery. 🌡️🤰🍼🔍
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Critical windows of prenatal heat exposure and preterm birth: Metabolomic study in the Atlanta African American Maternal-Child…
Metabolomic study identified shared biological pathways and metabolites associated with prenatal heat exposure and preterm birth.
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