Tips to Beat the Summer Heat for Pregnant Women

Pregnancy has it up and downs to begin with but handling a heat wave in the mist of that can be overwhelming. In honor of the first day of summer, June 21st, we have compiled a list of ways for mother’s to survive a summer pregnancy! Drink Plenty of Fluids This probably seems obvious. You should drink plenty of fluids in general but when you’re pregnant and in the summer heat you perspire easily and need to make up for any excess fluids you’re sweating out! According to NYC nutritionist Lara Englebardt Metz, “you need to add eight ounces for every hour you spend in the heat”. Additionally, try drinking more sports drinks, orange juice, etc. to get more electrolytes. Stay Cool During pregnancy “your body temperature is higher than normal, so added heat from the outside temperature is bound to make you feel uncomfortable. If the heat index (meaning how hot the temperature feels because of the combination of heat and humidity) is in the 90s, that’s a good day to be indoors as much as possible with the air conditioning turned on. A cool, damp washcloth applied to the back of your neck, your forehead, or the top of your head is also a good way to keep your body temperature down.” Go for a Swim Obviously hopping in water will cool you off, helping to lower your body temperature, but it will also help with your comfort level. The buoyancy will help take your baby’s weight off of your sciatic nerve, helping to relieve back pain and more. Learn more about swimmin...
Source: Cord Blood News - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: pregnancy Source Type: blogs