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As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at risk

One hot day last summer, Clarisa Lugo was inspecting and counting corn and soybean plants in the middle of a 300-acre farm field in Illinois when she started throwing up and panting. Her heart raced, ...
WUSA

Here's why pregnant women are more at risk during heat waves

WASHINGTON — Pregnancy is a joyous time, but it can be taxing on the body. Once you add heat to it, you have a recipe for risks. Pregnant women can get heat exhaustion and heat illnesses faster than ...
The Washington Post

How dangerous is extreme heat for pregnant women? What to know.

As the United States enters what is expected to be a punishing summer, doctors and experts are increasingly worried about pregnant women, among the most vulnerable populations to extreme heat. In the ...
WLRN

Extreme heat is increasing health risks for pregnant Floridians

This story was produced in collaboration between WUSF and Climate Central. Melba Newsome (Climate Central) contributed science reporting and Julia Elman (Climate Central) contributed data reporting.
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As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at risk

FILE - A pregnant patient is examined Aug. 31, 2023, in Summertown, Tenn. One hot day last summer, Clarisa Lugo was inspecting and counting corn and soybean plants in the middle of a 300-acre farm ...