Chinese medical journal
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Chinese medical journal · Oct 2023
Meta AnalysisAssociation between low ambient temperature during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Extreme temperature events, including extreme cold, are becoming more frequent worldwide, which might be harmful to pregnant women and cause adverse birth outcomes. We aimed to investigate the association between exposure to low ambient temperature in pregnant women and adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and stillbirth, and to summarize the evidence herein. ⋯ No. CRD42021259776 at PROSPERO ( https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ ).