Understanding views of the impacts of hot weather on pregnancy and newborn health in England

Summary
This survey aims to better understand how people view hot weather in England during pregnancy and the newborn period. The newborn period is the month after birth. The information you provide will help develop ways to reduce the impacts of hot weather during pregnancy and the newborn period. This includes improving the support, guidance, and resources for pregnant people, their partners, and caregivers in England.

Who
People aged 16 years and over living in England who are in any of the following groups:

• are pregnant or 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. Partner refers to a spouse (husband, wife), civil partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or someone you consider to be your partner.

What
Online survey (20-30 mins). They are interested in your views on hot weather during pregnancy, hot weather when caring for a newborn baby, your experiences of hot weather during pregnancy or caring for a newborn (if applicable) and any actions you have taken during periods of hot weather during pregnancy or caring for a newborn (if applicable)

A link to the online survey is here: https://bit.ly/hotweather-survey

Under the section "Where did you hear about the study?" please ask them to select "East of England Community Health and Care Trust"