New Findings Highlight Role of Aspirin in Climate-Linked Pregnancy Health

As temperatures rise around the world, so do concerns about the impact of extreme heat on pregnancy.

New research led by Blair Wylie, MD, MPH, Chair of the BIDMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found that humid heat exposure during pregnancy was associated with increased odds of preterm birth, but this elevated risk was not observed among participants who took low-dose aspirin early in pregnancy.

The study adds to a growing body of research exploring how climate-related health risks affect pregnant people and their babies, while identifying potential strategies that may help reduce those risks