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Women’s Health posted an interesting story this week about how heat waves affect the health of pregnant women, especially in the time period close to their due date. If the heat lasts for several days, the women become more likely to experience contractions and may even go into early labor due the heat and dehydration that the hot temperatures may cause. You can read more here.