Heat exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes: evidence from humans and other viviparous species
Sofia Samoylova, Katherine Birchenall, Y. T. Eunice Lo, Sinéad English
This study reviews heat exposure's impact on pregnancy outcomes across species, finding increased risks of preterm birth and low birthweight, particularly in the third trimester.
bioRxiv · Sep 23, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology