Does climate change trigger prolonged pregnancy?


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Saturday, 22 Mar 2025

New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy. — AFP

While the impact of the climate on premature births has already been established in previous research, its influence on post-term pregnancies remains poorly understood.Now, for the first time, researchers at an Australian university have looked into the matter.

Their study suggests that exposure to air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy.

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