Surviving a Summer Pregnancy

Being pregnant can be quite uncomfortable with the daily routine of the women in the modern society, especially in the summer where it’s going to be hot and humid.

Life today is so fast moving and while even being pregnant it might be necessary to do work.
There can be many changes happening in the mother’s body related to pregnancy which could already be very difficult to cope with in a normal environment.
Especially in the summer you will need to plan out how to make yourself comfortable without being exhausted.
Gynecologist Dr Sunil Eshwar, Apollo Cradle, shares a few simple tips to ensure a comfortable pregnancy during summer with HealthyDunia.com:
a. Always plan your daily task
Since you may have many tasks to do it is always wise to plan them earlier in the morning or towards the evening when it is much cooler. Being outside, going for walks and breathing in fresh air is essential but they should be done when the heat dies down. Being exposed to direct sunlight and being sort of burnt should be avoided. When the temperature is high it’s always good to be in an air-conditioned space. Local weather forecasts would give details about how each day is going to be so that you can plan out on which days to be out on an errand.
b. Wear Lighter Colors Always
When travelling outside light colors should be worn, darker colors like black absorb sunlight and heat making them real hot. White clothing material reflects sunlight and does not absorb them as heat. This significantly keeps the heat down and keeps you comfortable. Silk and cotton can be good materials to wear clothes from. When you sweat, these materials will let the sweat evaporate quicker. Other materials may not be the same, most often they will be uncomfortable to wear as well. The kinds of clothes you can wear during pregnancy are limited, so therefore make sure that you are wearing suitable clothes every time which are not tight.
When it is hot you will be losing lots of water from your body as sweat and urine and therefore these fluids need to be replaced to maintain internal balance, especially to support the needs of the unborn baby.
c. Take time to Rest
In case you feel faintish or light headed, immediately stop work settle down in bed and rest. Felling dizzy can be dangerous since you may even faint and fall which will not be good at all for the unborn baby. Sun block would be a good option to block to prevent the intense heat from burning your skin. Skin during pregnancy period becomes different and is vulnerable to sunburn . Applying sun block before going out in the sun would be good but a good sun block with no harmful affects is to be used.
d. Take Several Baths Regularly
In the pregnancy time period it would be relieving to take several quick baths or showers each day as keeping cool is hard in summers. The shower should be quick ones as not to cause any other problems from being in water for too long. Sprinkling water on to yourself if you find it really hot is a good method to keep cool as well. Daily chores makes you feel hot therefore its great if you can just relax when it is really hot. A couple of naps at the hottest time of the day are ideal to make sure that you are comfortably in your sleep at the difficult of time.
e. Avoid Heavy Foods and Drinks
Avoid taking concentrated foods or drinks containing salt because it can cause swelling due to water retention. If you have to be outside in the hot sun then always find a shade and be under it. Meals should be taken on time and should not be missed. All meals should be healthy with less sugar and caffeine if possible. Constipation can be avoided by taking in plenty of fibers in the diet which will clear your gastro intestinal tract.

f. Exercise Regularly
A mother needs good exercise as well to keep her healthy and ready for labor; exercising in the summer heat can be a problem. Mild exercise in the form of walks done in strategic times can be handy. Fresh air and good exercise has a greater effect on our health and stress levels than what we think, therefore this should be given more attention.

g. Learn to Socialize
The heat can get to you in more than one way meaning it can be mentally a problem as well. With the increasing heat you can get headaches or loose temper with the stress that comes with being uncomfortable. It is good to socialize and speak to others or maybe get in contact with another pregnant lady. Having someone to talk is just as important when pregnant as when normal.
h. Naps in the summer
When the baby is much older you will need to take lighter meals each time to avoid the discomfort of being too full. Remember you can be really hungry and be full since the baby and the food needs to fit inside your stomach. Taking smaller meals but many in number would help you solve this problem and keep up to your nutritional needs. Just after a meal sleeping should be avoided and it would be great if you could sleep with your upper body elevated from the level that your lower body is.
Perhaps a warm shower or a normal shower would get you in the mood for a good night’s sleep. Firm mattress should be used but one which is not that firm and uncomfortable.
Soft mattresses cause the heavier mother to sink into the mattress and disrupt her posture, getting up from such a mattress would be hard as well. Many pillows can be used for support to arms and legs.
Most often women find it comfortable to sleep on their sides with the legs crossed. During pregnancy women’s breasts become different and undergo changes.
They become much heavier meaning they will be a large influence on how comfortable you are going to be. Nursing bras should be a good remedy to support enlarged breasts and also make sure you do not wash yourself with strong soap or body wash which will make your skin dry.

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