Hot weather, maternal health, and pregnancy experiences, impacts and responses: A systematic review of global qualitative research

Extreme heat exposure is a major global public health threat that is affecting people across the life course, including the pregnancy period. Studies have linked extreme heat with adverse pregnancy and newborn health outcomes globally.

Citation:
Grimshaw F, Thakur R, Gebremedhin A, ……. Farrant B, Shepherd C, Phillips C, et al. Hot weather, maternal health, and pregnancy experiences, impacts and responses: A systematic review of global qualitative research. Women Birth. 2026;39(1).

Keywords:
Climate adaptation; Climate change; Heatwaves; Maternal health

Abstract:
Extreme heat exposure is a major global public health threat that is affecting people across the life course, including the pregnancy period. Studies have linked extreme heat with adverse pregnancy and newborn health outcomes globally.