The body temperature of pregnant women is
usually higher than normal, so hot weather in summer makes them feel more
uncomfortable.
So, how can pregnant women overcome hot
sunny days and feel comfortable in summer? Here are some helpful tips for your
reference:
Keep away from the hottest time of day
The hottest time of day is usually from 11
am to 3 pm. At this time, temperature can be up to 35-37 degrees Celsius, and
it is not appropriate for pregnant women to go outside. So you should arrange
time to go to the market and do daily work in the morning. If you have to go
out, try to go by car and turn on air conditioner.
Keep
away from the hottest time of day
Check daily weather
Try to spend time listening to weather
forecasts the next day to arrange the work plan for yourself. If the weather is
extremely hot the next days, you should avoid the works that need to go out. In
hot sunny days, remember to always bring a cool water bottle, stand in the
shade or sit near the fan or air conditioner.
Wear bright clothes
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 sun rays. Remember to wear sunglasses, sun-proof vest and use sunblock when
going out.
Pregnant
women should wear large and bright clothes.
Do not forget to drink water
Dehydration is particularly dangerous for
pregnant women especially on hot summer days. Therefore, always remember to
carry a water bottle. You should also drink fruit juice to increase water
retention in the body. When feeling dizzy, you need to take a rest and drink
enough water to recover.
Take a bath with cool water
In these hot days, the cool water bath
makes you feel comfortable and a lot more pleasant. Swimming is also very good
for pregnant women, so if you have time, just go to the pool near your house to
enjoy cool summer.
Avoid salty foods
Salty foods will make you lose water
quickly and make you thirstier on hot days. Therefore, keep away from those
foods such as potato chips, cookies, crackers and pasta during summer days.
Salty
foods will make you lose water quickly and make you thirstier on hot days.
Take care of your legs
Keep your legs on high position when having
opportunity, especially during working time. It will help blood circulating to
the legs and remove leg and hand oedema. In summer, pregnant women’s legs are
easy to be swollen, so taking care of them is very important.
Do not forget your lunchtime nap
Summer heat makes pregnant women more tired,
so do not skip the short naps. You should spend 30 minutes for lunchtime nap
and sleep 7-8 hours a day.
