On hot summer days Pregnancycan be more challenging than other seasons. However, you can have a pleasant summer pregnancy when you live by taking expert advice into account. Gynaecology and Obstetrics Specialist Op. Dr Cevahir Tekcan offers suggestions for summer pregnant women.
- Adjust your work to the sun
Prefer to do outdoor work in the morning and evening when the sun's rays are less effective.
- Move to cool environments
When the temperature exceeds 32 degrees, use a fan or be in air-conditioned environments.
- Wear cooling clothes
Choose light-coloured clothes made of cotton, linen and silk.
- Protect yourself by drinking plenty of water
Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body hydrated. Low fluid consumption is common in pregnancy; urinary tract infection, constipation and haemorrhoid problems increase. Untreated urinary tract infection can cause many problems such as premature birth and threat of miscarriage. Under normal conditions, a pregnant woman should consume 2 litres of water. In summer, this amount should consume 250-300 cc of water every hour. Sodium-reduced soda can be drunk to reduce electrolyte and mineral loss. Excessive tea and coffee consumption should be avoided.
- Pay attention to nutrition during summer pregnancy
Minimise salt intake to combat oedema that increases with the heat. But do not cut it completely. Because you and your baby need salt. To reduce swelling in your feet, take cold water baths and rest with your feet elevated.
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- Use sunscreen cream
Protect from sun rays and the sun. Due to increased hormones during pregnancy, skin sensitivity, dryness and spotting are frequently observed. Use sunscreens with a factor of at least 30 when going out in the sun. These will prevent spots and help protect you from the harmful effects of the sun. When sunbathing, sunbathe in the shade and preferably with a t-shirt on. Use moisturising creams after showering for your dry skin.
- Take frequent warm showers
Take frequent warm showers to prevent hot flushes. Carry spray water with you to help you cool down.
- Consume buttermilk and yoghurt
Cold yogurt and fruit drinks made from milk also help you cool down. These foods also fulfil the need for calcium during pregnancy.
- Avoid heavy meals
Avoid foods that increase reflux such as sour foods, foods containing barbecue sauces if you are going out in the sun or at dinner. Also, prefer lighter and easier to digest foods instead of excessive calorie and heavy foods in the evening and do not go to bed for at least one hour after eating. This will also help you sleep comfortably.
- Do light exercises
Limit rapid weight gain by exercising. Your exercise choices include swimming, walking and cycling. Take the opportunity to swim. With swimming, you can exercise almost all the muscles of your body and at the same time provide psychological relaxation. You can use the sea for swimming and pools that you are sure of their hygienic condition
