KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Oct 29 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The 8th Legal International Conference and Studies (LICS 2025): Integrating Climate Change and Biodiversity into National & International Legislation—Harmonizing Knowledge

Pages: 26 - 38

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i26.19979

Osama Deifosamadief897@gmail.comFaculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo

Climate change represents one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century, with maternal and newborn populations experiencing disproportionate vulnerability to its impacts. This comprehensive review examines the multifaceted relationship between climate change and maternal-newborn health outcomes, analyzing both direct impacts, including heat stress, air pollution, and extreme weather events, and indirect effects such as food insecurity, vector-borne diseases, and psychological stress. The paper introduces the innovative concept of “green obstetrics” as a framework for integrating sustainable healthcare practices within maternal care delivery systems. Through analysis of global case studies and evidence-based interventions, we present actionable policy recommendations and clinical strategies for developing climate-resilient maternal health systems. Our findings demonstrate that targeted interventions combining medical innovation, sustainable practices, and community-based approaches can significantly reduce climate-related maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality while contributing to environmental sustainability goals.

Keywords: climate, environmental, health, obstetrics policy, sustainable

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