Pregnant women, parents, guardians, carers, and those who have had babies in the last 12 months at Walsall Manor Hospital, are being asked to take part in a research study.

The study is called ADAPT-Heat and has been set up to hear about views about hot weather in England during pregnancy and the first month of a baby’s life.

It is sponsored by Newcastle University and in Walsall, Dr Yomna Salem, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, is the Principal Investigator for the study.

The aim of this research is to better understand the impacts of high outdoor temperature on pregnancy and newborn health in England.

Dr Salem said: “We’ve already had a few spells of really hot weather so far this summer and we do know that in a heatwave there is more risk of dehydration, fainting, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

“But more research into the effects of really hot weather on pregnant women and their babies in those first few weeks of life will help us gain a better understanding of the impacts. These findings will help us to develop guidance for future parents and carers.

“Women’s and children’s health are such important areas of research, and we’d encourage anyone eligible to support this study in Walsall. Participants are asked to complete a short survey which should take a maximum of 30 minutes to do. Thank you in advance to anyone who does so for us.”

Who can take part in the survey?

Women (16 years old +) living in England who:

• are pregnant.
• have been pregnant in the last 12 months.
• are a parent, guardian, or carer of a baby aged 12 months or under (not as part of paid work).
• have been a parent, guardian, or carer of a baby aged 12 months or under in the last 12 months (not as part of paid work).
• are a partner of any of the above.

If any of the above apply to you, please share your thoughts and experiences in a 20-30 minute survey. There is also a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher.

This research will help develop guidance for future parents, guardians and carers.

Visit bit.ly/hotweather-survey-sm to complete the survey or to get more information, contact Charlotte Parbery-Clark (researcher based at Newcastle University) via

Email: charlotte.parbery-clark@newcastle.ac.uk or

Call/text: 07398 014647

If paper questionnaires are preferred, please contact the Research Team in Walsall on 01922 605798.