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Why hurricanes pose extra risks for pregnant, postpartum women and their babies

Emergency plans often lack accommodations for vulnerable women and children during natural disasters.
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Jasmine Fernandez walks with her 1-year-old child at Skyway Park in Tampa on Oct. 27. Fernandez gave birth in August before Hurricane Helene, and she and her husband had to evacuate their Tampa home twice last year with their newborn. “It was super exhausting, and not in my own space,” Fernandez said.
Jasmine Fernandez walks with her 1-year-old child at Skyway Park in Tampa on Oct. 27. Fernandez gave birth in August before Hurricane Helene, and she and her husband had to evacuate their Tampa home twice last year with their newborn. “It was super exhausting, and not in my own space,” Fernandez said. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]
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    Michaela Mulligan a climate and environment reporter. Reach her at mmulligan@tampabay.com.

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