Hot Weather Poses a Threat to Pregnant Women: Expert Warns of Premature Birth.
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During heat waves, pregnant women are a particularly vulnerable group requiring close monitoring. Some studies suggest a link between high temperatures and premature births. True or false? We asked Professor Emmanuel Simon, head of the obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive biology department at the University Hospital of Dijon. He and his team faced extreme conditions during the recent heat waves.
Dr. Şerife Eskalen, a surgeon at Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital, stated that summer heat increases the risk of dehydration, low blood pressure, edema, and premature birth in pregnant women. She advised against going outside, especially between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, recommending increased water intake and attention to nutrition. She also stressed the importance of seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms such as high fever, headache, and…
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