Mr William Lyster, a research associate at the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, proposed that the drought experienced this summer could be connected with an appreciable decline in infant deaths.
He noted that despite the hot weather and difficult conditions causing widespread hardship, one potential benefit was the drop in mortality figures among newborns.
However, water supplies are becoming increasingly scarce as levels continue to fall, raising concerns about the quality of the remaining supply.
Mr Lyster warned that higher concentrations of magnesium and other elements are now present in the water due to the drying conditions.
The forecast regarding these water quality issues is expected to be published next week.
In related news reported unofficially, the European Commission on Human Rights found Britain guilty of torture but not guilty of discrimination in the north.
This ruling followed a case brought by the Irish government and was widely covered by The Guardian.
The findings of the commission were not due to be officially released until next Thursday.