Pregnancy and summer
● Dizziness, nausea, dry lips and mouth, less urine or yellow colored urine and overheating due to the hot weather all signal that you are dehydrated.
● Summer heat tends to cause dehydration
Wear comfortable clothing
✔ Wear comfortable, loose fitting breathable clothing so you won’t sweat; this will keep you cooler and help prevent heat rashes that can develop under your breasts and abdomen, a common problem for pregnant women.
✔ Dark clothes, especially black or red, increase heat absorption making pregnant women feel hotter. Therefore, on hot sunny days, you should select bright clothes such as white, beige to reflect the sunrays.
Stay cool
✔ Stay out of the direct sunlight and Use sunscreen often .Apply cool, damp wash cloth 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.
✔ Drink plenty of water staying hydrated regulates your body temperature and keeps your systems working properly. Try to drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water every day or more if you spend time exercising
Stay indoors
✔ During summer days restrict your outdoor activities to early morning or evening. Avoid going out during the peak hours like 11 am to 4 pm when the sun’s rays are strongest
✔ Sleep and rest is very important factor for mothers. Sleeping helps to eliminate stress.
✔ Summer heat can make you more tired. Take time for yourself. Relax by reading a book, listening to music or doing meditation. Rest is very important during pregnancy.
Exercise with caution
● The best time to break a sweat is in the early morning hours or after the sun has set. Walking, swimming, yoga and other pregnancy exercises are good for you and your baby.
● Swimming great for cooling off on a hot day, but it can also have other benefits as well. You might lose a little weight
Chafing
If your inner thighs are rubbing together and causing you discomfort, rub some talc on there in the mornings or even try coconut oil.
Eat healthy foods
Remember to include plenty of vegetables, greens, sprouted salads, fruits (especially watermelon) to your diet. Curd (live yogurt) and buttermilk are especially cooling. Avoid excessive oil, ghee and masalas very spicy in food preparation
Vegetables like cucumber should be included in diet during summer months.
Your legs are already at risk for becoming extremely swollen and uncomfortable when you’re pregnant, but it gets worse in the summer.
Keep your legs elevated while sleeping by placing a rolled-up towel or blanket under your mattress at the foot of the bed.
