2023-06-21 16:23:31
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in life, a stage in which you begin to take care of a new life without forgetting that you have to continue taking care of yourself, especially in summer.
The high temperatures and other discomforts of summer take a special toll on pregnant people. To try to make them more bearable, at Vivienda Saludable we offer you some simple recommendations that can make your life easier.
Hydration and healthy eating
Make sure you always carry water with you. According to experts, hydration during pregnancy requires about 2.7 liters (about ten glasses a day), quantity that can increase if it is very hot. A good hydration helps avoid problems such as heat stroke, prevents constipation, hemorrhoids, fluid retention (with the so unwanted edema), acne, contributes to skin elasticity… In addition to drinking water, you can increase fluid intake with natural juices, milk… natural and refreshing drinks that, along with fruit and vegetables, they increase body hydration. Without forgetting one of the star dishes of summer: gazpacho (Summer recipes to mitigate the heat · Healthy Housing). We can also resort to the large number of fruits that are in season.
Summer is the perfect time to eat out, cool off with ice cream…. Therefore, it is important to control our diet and in a timely manner if we want, treat ourselves.
Life habits During pregnancy
Continue to exercise if your doctor allows you to, even if it’s just going for a walk, and of course, avoid central hours of the day and always try to do it in a place that has the possibility of shade (trees, umbrellas…). They also recommend doing some kind of gentler sport, such as yoga or Pilates, that is not very aerobic. Choose for your day to day Light and loose-fitting garments, made of natural fibers such as cotton that facilitate perspiration. Do not forget to choose comfortable and cool footwear that does not oppress or hinder circulation. If you suffer from swollen legs, it is recommended raise the legs and massage in an upward direction with gels or creams (you can leave them in the fridge so they are cooler). Regarding the use of air conditioning, it is not contraindicated, but the recommended temperature must always be respected (25 degrees) and direct exposure to the air conditioning current that comes out through the device is not advisable, since it can cause sudden changes in body temperature.
Soak with caution
The pool and the beach are ideal places to mitigate the high temperatures, always sensibly. That is, you have to take care of the skin with creams with a high level of protectionwear a hat / cap to protect the head as well.
In the pool, be extremely careful with slips and falls, and since these are spaces in which there is a certain risk of both chemical and bacteriological contamination, you must be especially scrupulous with your personal hygiene before and after accessing a pool. Wear flip flops to walk around the pool and in the shower. Bathing can only become dangerous if the mucous plug has been expelled and this usually happens very late in the gestation period.
At bedtime
Maintain the right temperature in the room, avoid copious dinners and choose clothes that are as comfortable as possible for sleeping.
if you are going to travel During pregnancy
Try to avoid long journeys without stopping, where you can walk and move your legs. If this is not possible, compression stockings are recommended. And, of course, you have to hydrate well during the journey.
When you are pregnant you have to be a little more careful, but that does not mean staying at home or giving up the things you like, you can continue enjoying the summer to the fullest with your head. Happy summer!
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