Being Pregnant in a Heatwave
Is no joke! Trust me- I’ve managed to hit a heatwave with all 3 of my pregnancies and it can feel intense.
You may be struggling to cool down, stay comfortable and to sleep. Not ideal at any stage of pregnancy.
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Other that spending the day in your fridge, there are somethings that can make being pregnant in a heatwave slightly more bearable. Read on for my top tips.
Tops tips for coping with a heatwave in pregnancy:
- Hydrate! This one is important- drink plenty of water and fluids to prevent dehydration. Your pee should be pale yellow.
- Snack on water based fruit- watermelon and melon are high in water and super refreshing.
- Wear loose fitting, light clothing.
- Put a bottle of frozen water infront of a fan.
- Nap- you may find it difficult to sleep over night, so rest when you can. Lie on your left hand side with that fan going, and rest.
- Have cool showers as often as you need.
- Reduce your time outside and in the sun, especially over the hottest part of the day. Or find a lovely shady spot that has a nice breeze.
- Put your feet in a bowl of cold water.
- Get those feet up as needed!
- Run your pulse points under cold water if you need to cool down quickly.
- Put wet flannels and face cloths in the freezer to pop on your face and back of your neck.
- Keep your curtains closed during the day, especially in the bedroom to help keep it cool.
- Put face mist and body creams in the fridge.
- If you’re struggling to sleep, pop on your hypnobirthing tracks and feel yourself relax.
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Although the NCT state here that there is no evidence to suggest that pregnant woman get hotter during pregnancy, I think we can all agree being pregnant in a heatwave can be uncomfortable. Remember to take it easy, and use as many of the above tips as you need.
If your baby is due in the middle of a heatwave, you may want to read my blog on water births.
What are you doing in the heatwave to keep yourself comfortable? Comment below