If this summer, while pregnant, you have been hotter than normal, do not worry, because being pregnant already causes body temperature to rise. This is due to hormonal changes. If you are in an advanced state, the heat can lead to labor, and cause the baby to be born earlier.
We tell you some and tips so that you and your house are cooler, and thus better withstand the heats of summer, You must also have special watch out for heat waves. Like it or not, you are a population at risk of this phenomenon.
Why does the internal temperature increase during pregnancy?
The first indication of how heat affects pregnant women is that it is swell the feet. This is because blood vessels constrict to try to keep the body cool, causing inflammation. In addition, pregnant women also have a burning sensation on the soles of their feet.
During pregnancy it is normal to feel sudden hot flashes and mood swings, and don't think you are going to get rid of them after childbirth, many times they are still there. The cause of both issues is fluctuating hormones. In particular the decreased estrogen it's what causes hot flashes.
These heats affect the head, neck and chest, and last from a few seconds to a few minutes. They tend to be more common during the second and third trimesters, so be careful if you get caught in the summer.
General recommendations for passing the heat
These recommendations against the heat can apply them for the whole family. None of it will harm you and will make you more bearable on summer days.
HydrateThis way you will avoid dehydration and some fright due to sudden drops in blood pressure. Even if you are not thirsty, drink water. I have an alarm on my cell phone every hour to drink a couple of glasses of water. If you add lemon or pieces of aloe to the water, as you read it, it will refresh you twice as much. In this sense, you can also take advantage of the juicy summer fruits to eat between meals. We do not recommend some hydrating drinks, due to their high sugar content, which in excess is our enemy and the baby's.
Dress with light and fresh clothes. Better if it is made of cotton, it is more natural and eliminates sweat as it absorbs it. Always put in your bag, or have a fan. This very practical invention will help you relieve the heat.
At home keep the ventilated roomsTake advantage of the first thing in the morning or at night if you have mosquito nets on the windows. Also bathe and take showers frequently. It is one of the best options to refresh the body and fight against the annoying and happy hot flashes.
What should pregnant women do in the event of heat stroke?
If the heat is very high you can suffer a heatstroke, and the pregnant woman's body temperature may exceed 39 degrees. In addition to this symptom, you will have dizziness, vertigo, vomiting, a racing pulse, headache, and reddened skin or rashes. Do not think twice, ask for help and go as quickly as possible to a hospital.This heat stroke, in addition to affecting you, also affects the baby.
Before reaching heatstroke try lower your body temperature, but not abruptly. This must be progressive. The main thing is to recover the liquid that our body has lost. Forget drinking ice water right now. And the same goes for showers, at this time better compresses of cool water on the wrists, ankles and forehead. And, what we have said before, go to a hospital as soon as possible.
Faced with heat stroke, and if your pregnancy is advanced, contractions may occur uterine. These contractions are caused by the stress that pregnant women feel during hot spells. With these contractions, the production of hormones such as oxytocin and prostaglandin, which are what trigger labor, increases. That is why some gynecologists believe that premature births increase in hot weather.
