APHA Factsheet: Extreme Heat and Pregnancy Health

Extreme heat poses significant health risks—especially during pregnancy.

As climate change drives rising temperatures, it’s more important than ever to protect maternal health.

The APHA Children’s Environmental Health Committee’s new factsheet on climate change, pregnancy and extreme heat explains the risks that extreme heat poses to pregnant individuals, alongside action steps to reduce risk and protect health. 

Download it now and share with your community to help ensure we keep vulnerable populations safe.