Spending Time in Heat During Mid-Pregnancy Increases 'Premature Birth' Risk

Exposure to high temperatures during the middle stages of pregnancy significantly elevates the risk of premature birth, according to information highlighted by NHK ONE. This period of gestation is particularly sensitive to environmental stressors, with heat being a notable factor.

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