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How to Face the Pregnancy in Summer?

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Raz Smith
How to Face the Pregnancy in Summer?

Fighting this hot season can cause fatigue in future mothers, especially if they are in the last trimester of pregnancy. In addition, high temperatures make us worry excessively. However, pregnancy and summer heat can go hand in hand and pose no risk to the baby or the mother. For this it is important to consider extra care, especially if we are going to go to the beach or the pool and we are going to be exposed to the sun.


Skin problems, dehydration and hyperthermia are the most important risks for pregnant women in these months. At Belly bandit, as experts in articles for moms, we give you the necessary tips for you to face pregnancy in summer. Keep reading!

 

Sun protection: the most important

If we must pay special attention to the summer baby, we must also do it with the moms. During the gestation period, women are more prone to chloasma or melasma. For this reason, during pregnancy in summer it is important to use sun protection every day and if you are at the beach or pool, renew the photoprotection every two hours approximately. However, from our baby store we recommend that you protect your face with a hat and sunglasses. 

 

Up to 50% of pregnant women suffer from melasma. They are light or intense brown spots that appear mainly on the face, forehead and cheeks. The best way to avoid its appearance is not to expose ourselves to the sun and stay, for example, under the umbrella.

 

Controlled toilets

Swimming is a good way to hydrate and stay fit during summer pregnancy. Also, cold water will alleviate the feeling of tired legs for expectant mothers. However, as experts in store for babies and pregnant women, we recommend that you perform all your baths in a controlled way and never in the last weeks of pregnancy.

 

About four weeks before giving birth, the mother is at risk of breaking her water. That is why to control the state of pregnancy, the number of baths on these days should be minimized.

 

You always have to hydrate

High temperatures and excessive heat can pose a risk to the summer baby. In order not to endanger the fetus, we must hydrate properly. To combat pregnancy and the summer heat, it is advisable to drink two liters of water daily. In addition, from our baby store we recommend you avoid excessively hot baths.

 

During the first trimester, extreme heat can cause birth defects like spina bifida; while dehydration can cause urinary tract infections, fainting mothers and even lead to premature labor.


Healthy diet

All the foods we eat must, in addition to being nutritious, collaborate in the hydration of the baby and the mother. And what are these foods? Fresh fruit has a large amount of water and vitamins and minerals. Melon, watermelon, pineapple, cherries ... And also, vegetables and dairy! Vitamin C is important for pregnancy in summer as it contributes to the absorption of iron from food and, being rich in fiber, helps fight constipation.

 

The portions to be taken must be not too large and are distributed over five meals a day, trying to make the schedule as regular as possible. Facilitating digestion will make you feel more comfortable and lighter.

 

Wear loose clothing

In our belly bandit store we always recommend our clients to wear light clothing and breathable fabric to face pregnancy and summer heat. The best textiles for this time are cotton and linen. This type of clothing will minimize sweat stains and also protect you from rashes under the chest and abdomen caused by heat. As for synthetic fabrics, we do not recommend using them. By adhering to the skin, they increase the sensation of heat. In our online store you will find a wide catalog of pregnancy shapewear and postpartum shapewear for pregnant women that will make you feel comfortable and agile.

 

Shoes are also an important choice for pregnancy in summer. The most important thing is that they are comfortable. To avoid back and leg pain, these should not be too high or too low. 

 

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