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- A study has found that prolonged exposure to heat during pregnancy is linked to higher risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth.
- According to the findings, heat extremes in the first trimester were most critical for preterm birth, while the second trimester was most sensitive for low birth weight.
- The third trimester showed a higher risk of stillbirth.
- The study highlights how the timing of heat exposure during pregnancy affects different birth outcomes.
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- How the timing of heat exposure in each trimester is used to guide prenatal care advice
- Whether further research builds on the trimester-specific risks identified
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