How to deal with summer and high temperatures during pregnancy
Avoid the sun in the central hours of the day. /
A healthy and varied diet throughout the day is essential, but especially at breakfast
A pregnancy is something wonderful and the arrival of the future baby is awaited with great enthusiasm. But, we must admit, in summer, it costs a little more, and that is
suffering from high temperatures wearing a tummy is more annoying and heavy than at any other time of the year, especially when you have entered the last trimester of pregnancy.
Tiredness and discomfort, such as swollen legs, can be aggravated during this time of year. But there are always some tips you can follow to make the heat and those typical discomforts more bearable:
you can put yourself in the sun, but always with great caution and nothing to pretend to get the tan of other years.
Exposure to the sun causes the body temperature to rise and the vessels to dilate, increasing sweating, the feeling of swelling and fatigue. In addition, if during pregnancy the possibility of the appearance of spots on the skin increases, during the summer this intensifies, so, in addition,
you must apply a very high protection to avoid it.
Of course, avoid the central hours of the day to expose yourself to the sun. Wear a cap, hat or anything that protects your face.
The habits to follow
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Wear comfortable and light clothing: Dress, as far as possible, with natural fabrics such as linen or cotton, which do not stick to the body and breathe, and wear comfortable shoes, neither completely flat nor too high to avoid leg and back pain.
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Get some exercise: Go for a walk in the cooler hours of the day to restore energy and keep the body active. Take advantage of the time at the beach or pool to soak your legs in cold water and thus improve circulation and swollen feet.
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Without rings: If you usually wear them, take them off. In summer, the hands tend to swell due to the high temperatures and if you wear rings it can be a problem if the fingers swell.
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Massages: if possible, let yourself be pampered with comforting massages.
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Needs nutritional: Eat healthy and varied throughout the day, but especially at breakfast. This way you will recover the energy that high temperatures take away from you. Include cereals, dairy products, fresh fruit, vegetables... Avoid fried foods and fats and have light meals throughout the day, especially at night. The fruit will help you replenish the mineral salts that the body eliminates through sweat.
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Baby in abundance: To make up for all the loss of water and mineral salts, it is important to hydrate well, replenishing fluids constantly, and eat foods rich in vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, which will help your body have all the strength it needs to withstand the summer season.
Whether it's eating away from home, under the cool of a fan or in the sun on the beach, there are many options for eating well and having a light dinner and not ending the summer with a few extra kilos due to bad habits.
You just have to be aware that it is possible to feed yourself in a different way, adapting to the rhythm and climatic conditions of the holidays without giving up your health and your palate. A very common mistake at this time, especially among young people, is to resort almost daily to junk food, as it is cheaper and faster.
However, there are many delicious, fresh and healthy alternatives that allow you to eat properly without leaving a mark on your pocket.
always hydrated
Poor hydration can lead to serious health problems,
from heat stroke to kidney stone formation .Always carry a bottle of water with you to hydrate throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. In addition, it will help you avoid fluid retention and eliminate toxins from the body.
Eat ice cream or granita (always in moderation) to refresh.
Article elaborated by
gynecologist Ramon Santana Garcia.
