Do you get soaked and have to change your pajamas two or three times a night? Many women like you experience night sweats after giving birth, like women in menopause. Sometimes night sweats that continue to increase can be disturbing. When your baby starts sleeping, night sweats may not keep you asleep. It can leave you dehydrated and make you uncomfortable.
Night sweats are normal, even if they are very uncomfortable. Here we will tell you what you need to know about night sweats and a few tips you can apply to deal with them.
WHAT ARE POSTBIRTH NIGHT SWEATS?
The cause of night sweats is your changing hormones after birth. Estrogen and progesterone hormones increase throughout pregnancy. Levels drop after birth. Low estrogen causes symptoms such as sweating, mood disorders and vaginal dryness, as in menopause.
Estrogen levels are very low in breastfeeding women and, accordingly, night sweats are common. Since the prolactin level in breastfeeding women is high, estrogen is low.
The reason for constant sweating in breastfeeding women is that hormones suppress your period and ovulation. In other words, it is a situation similar to the situation experienced in menopause. Night sweats occur not only during postpartum but also during pregnancy.
Not every woman may experience night sweats during this period. Some women's periods start right after birth. Therefore, they do not experience sweating.
HOW LONG DO NIGHT SWEATS LAST?
The duration of sweating may vary. It usually starts right after birth. Sweating continues as long as you breastfeed. You start giving your baby additional foods from the 6th month, so your breastfeeding periods will decrease. This reduces your sweating. During this period, your periods, that is, your ovulation, may start again. As your body begins to normalize, your symptoms and sweating will begin to decrease. Additionally, your postpartum weight affects your sweating. Fats also secrete estrogen hormone in your body. This again causes sweating.
HOW CAN I PREVENT NIGHT SWEATS?
Unfortunately, night sweats stop completely on their own. I will give you some tips to make this situation more bearable.
Try to keep your body cool.
Wear several thin layers instead of thick clothes. You can take off your clothes as needed. Make sure your clothes are made of breathable fabrics. You can place a fan next to your head where you sleep to cool you down.
Pay attention to your diet and exercise.
Exercising or brisk walks will help you. Stay away from caffeine. Choose foods that will give you energy and are good for you.
Do not leave your body dehydrated.
Make sure you have water with you, especially if you are breastfeeding. You should replace the fluid you expel by sweating. Do not forget to drink water during the day and at night.
WHEN SHOULD I BE WORRIED?
If you have fever, cough and pulse problems in addition to sweating, call your doctor. Other symptoms besides sweating may be a sign of other disorders. It could be an infection or thyroid problem.
If night sweats disturb you psychologically, report this to your doctor and get help. Your negative emotions may be signs of depression and anxiety. Therefore, be sure to consult your doctor.
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