The UK is expected to bake under unprecedented high temperatures this week, as the Met Office issues its first ever red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’.
In Greater Manchester, the mercury is expected to reach 37C on Monday and Tuesday. In some parts of the UK, the mercury is expected to hit a record-breaking 40C.
High temperatures can create extra challenges for pregnant women, as there is a greater risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) offers lots of advice to mums-to-be on how to stay cool and comfortable in the hot weather.
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