Prognosis

Climate Change Adds More Risks for Pregnancies

Singapore hit record temperatures in 2024.
Photographer: Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty Images

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By Karoline Kan

May 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

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Hi it’s Karoline in Singapore, where the average temperature last year tied for the warmest on record. This is dangerous for pregnant women. But before I explain ...

Global warming is not just about the melting glaciers or the rising sea level. It’s also a real health risk.