Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds

Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds

About half of those who took part worked in jobs where they were exposed to high levels of heat, such as agriculture, brick kilns and salt flats. The others worked in cooler environments, such as schools and hospitals, although some workers were also exposed to very high levels of heat in those jobs too. Source … Read more

Covid: Stillbirth and prematurity risks may be higher

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She added: “While the increased risk of a stillbirth or pre-term birth remains low when women have COVID-19 in pregnancy, the important message here is that pregnant women, like all of us, should continue to take precautions to reduce their chances of exposure to the virus. This includes continuing social distancing, hand-washing and mask-wearing.” Source … Read more

Stillbirths, Pregnancy Complications Up During Pandemic

THURSDAY, April 1, 2021 (HealthDayNews) — The ripple effect of the COVID-19 scourge has led to more complications among pregnant women worldwide, including an increase in stillbirths, a new study says. The research review also found higher rates of maternal deaths and depression in the first year of the pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more