United StatesExtreme heat exposure during pregnancy can raise risk of severe delivery complications, new study finds BarbraSeptember 10, 2023 Pregnant people exposed to extreme heat are at higher risk of developing life-threatening complications during labor and delivery, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Thursday. The research adds to a growing body of evidence showing the impact extreme heat has on a pregnancy, while also making a distinction between long-term exposure and events like heat waves. Climate ChangeHeat ExposurePregnancyUnited States