When the temperature gets high, the risk of preterm birth also rises. A study in Environment International (Vol 137; April 2020) observed an increase in the incidence of early birth during a hot spell in California in the early 2000s.
Pregnant women are advised to take the recommendation of being very well hydrated seriously. It is also a good idea to avoid going out in the hottest times of the day, enjoy time in air conditioning and rest.
Newborn babies have not quite mastered the art of maintaining their own temperatures in a normal range and may overheat more easily on hot days. Definitely keep them out of the sun and keep new babies in a room that is neither overly warm nor overly air conditioned. Signs of over heating may include getting pinker and breathing faster. Watch them closely and intervene swiftly to help them get their temperatures down. This may include unwrapping the swaddle or undressing them.
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