With the increasing air temperature, the problems of our pregnant women also increase. Especially the problems of pregnant women who work during the day and are outside are the reason for many applications to our polyclinic. It is possible to go through pregnancy with the least risk by taking simple precautions.
It is best not to be outdoors when the outdoor temperature exceeds 30 degrees and to prefer air-conditioned environments.
Since mineral loss increases with sweat during the day, attention should be paid to water consumption and 3 to 3.5 liters of liquid should be taken. It should not be forgotten that drinking too much liquid is as harmful as drinking too little, and the situation we call water poisoning should be avoided.
You can satisfy your cold drink cravings with ayran, kefir, milk, and drinks made by adding fresh fruit to cold water instead of carbonated sugary drinks. I recommend it.
Your food preferences should be low-fat, less spicy and, if possible, homemade. Do not consume food whose freshness you are not sure of, in case of food poisoning, which increases with summer. Try to keep your sugar and blood pressure within normal limits by eating small and frequent meals.
Ice cream is among the most desired and consumed foods in summer. Again, we are in favor of naturalness and I recommend you to choose the ones with milk and fruit, which we call direct patisserie ice cream, without packages, without cones, without cream or chocolate.
Fruit is also indispensable for our summer tables. Of course, we recommend consuming all fruits, but paying attention to the portions. Eating too much of fruits with high sugar content, such as watermelon and grapes, may cause harmful effects for you and your baby.
Pool and sea issues are frequently asked questions. There is no harm in swimming in clean seas. Pools are always environments prone to microbiological disease. You can choose pools that are not too crowded and that you are sure of their cleanliness and control. You can spend a few hours with pleasure in the sea or the pool while being protected from the sun.
It is also very important to choose clothes that are made of cotton, that allow air to pass through, do not trap heat and do not cause sweating. Pregnant women who work and have to stay in the same clothes until the evening choose comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suitable for work. They should.
Edema, that is, water collected in the body, is a common condition during pregnancy. In hot weather, there is an increase in edema, especially in the feet and hands. In order to minimize this, our suggestions include elevating and extending the feet at appropriate moments during the day, choosing comfortable low-heeled shoes, increasing fluid consumption and eating a low-salt diet, and not choosing tight clothing.
When going out in the sun, you should use high factor sunscreen and be careful not to get harmful rays of the sun by wearing a hat and glasses. Remember that sun rays are dangerous for you and your baby.
Everyone will enjoy a healthy pregnancy process during the summer. I wish.
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