A systematic review and meta-analysis on heat thresholds for maternal health and birth outcomes

Nature Communications, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76822-8 Pregnant individuals can be particularly vulnerable to environmental heat exposure. Here, the authors report a systematic review and meta-analysis that identifies temperature thresholds associated with increasing risks of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes. The post A systematic review and meta-analysis on…