In the event of a heat wave, here are good tips if you are pregnant, to better endure the hot weather.
To bear the hot weather is difficult, all the more for future mothers. With heavy legs syndrome, the slightest displacement is a test and nights are a real ordeal. Thus, it is essential, for its comfort and health, to observe some simple rules. Hydration, rest, protection, this is the winning trio.
We will never say it enough, when it is hot, you have to drink! During pregnancy, the body is put to the test and is much more fragile than in normal times. It is therefore imperative to Hydrate very regularly, up to two liters per day, When temperatures are particularly high. Be careful however, we eliminate sodas and all too sweet drinks.
The ideal is drink water at room temperature or slightly lukewarm. If not in your habits, you can prepare water flavored with fresh fruit the day before. Always keep a bottle of water near you and do not hesitate to put an alarm on your mobile phone if you are afraid of forgetting to hydrate yourself. Keep in mind that The risk of dehydration is very real and can have dangerous consequences for you or your baby.
One last little advice, hydration also goes through the skin, So do not skimp on the Moisturizing cream Leaving the shower! Besides, if you are really too hot, nothing prevents you from regularly taking short lukewarm showers. The effect does not last very long, but it provides real comfort.
How to endure pregnant heat?
Did you plan to join friends for a shopping trip and then accompany your elder at school outing … What if you rather made the wise decision to stay in the fridge? To avoid discomfort and real strokes, put yourself in “minimum service” mode! Delegate, ask for help, in short, me-na-get you! In the hottest hours of the day, grant yourself without feeling guilty a restorative napthinking about lightly raise your legs In order to promote good blood circulation. It’s a safe bet that this heat exhausts you, so do not presume your strengths and listen to your body. A nap is ideal to release the tensions of the body and do good to morale!
At home, Only at dawn and late at night. Then close the shutters and windows. The fans brew hot air and are therefore ineffective to refresh the atmosphere, but if you install bottles of ice water just in front, you may well enjoy a little freshness. As for air conditioners, they require leaving an open window to evacuate the air … So, we forget! At night, if you leave the windows open, remember to hang damp sheets at curtain rods, to get fresh air.
Dressing during pregnancy can be a real ordeal and the phenomenon is still tenfold when it is very hot. The priority must be to choose clothes in which you feel comfortable. Favor light dresses and breathable materials. At home, stay barefoot as much as possible and, since nobody looks at you, you even have the right to spend the day in underwear if you sing!
Outside: compulsory hat and sunscreen
If you still decide to venture outside, avoid the hottest hours and favor morning walks or from 7 p.m. Take a Bottle of water, cover your head with a wide -edge hat and remember to apply sunscreen index 50 On your face and all the parts of the body exposed to the sun, even if it is only a walk in town! If you can, do not hesitate to postpone your medical appointments that are not urgent.
Many pregnant women have circulatory problems during pregnancy. Here are our tips for relieving you:
- Suit your legs as soon as possible
- Make regular foot baths
- Wear your compression stockings (yes, even if it is hot)
- Ask the future dad to massage your legs, from the bottom up to activate traffic
