While the summer season provides some advantages for expectant mothers compared to winter conditions, it is necessary to be careful especially in extreme heat. Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Assoc. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran talked about 10 suggestions that expectant mothers should pay attention to in the summer heat, and gave important warnings.
In the summer months, expectant mothers; By spending more time outdoors, they can benefit from the sun, travel more, walk and swim. However, in addition to the hormonal, physical and psychological changes observed naturally during pregnancy, the extreme heat of summer can also cause a difficult pregnancy. For this reason, in summer pregnancies, it is necessary to pay attention to some rules in order not to encounter some problems that may adversely affect the pregnancy. Assoc. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran shared 10 points that expectant mothers should pay attention to in the summer heat:
MUST HAVE YOUR EXAMINATION BEFORE HOLIDAY
If you are going on vacation, see a specialist. Be extra careful during these times, especially since the early and last stages of pregnancy are a bit more risky. It is very important to plan your travels before the 32nd week as much as possible and to research the health opportunities in the places you will go. Pregnant women at risk of miscarriage and premature birth should stay away from travel
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Don't Prefer Hot Hours for Exercise
Especially walking outdoors Doing light exercises such as swimming and yoga is healthy for both moms-to-be and baby. However, exercise should be done in the early morning or evening hours when the air temperature is less in summer. If you feel tired
during the exercise, it is necessary to take a break from the exercise and rest. It is appropriate to do physical activities without putting the mother-to-be under excessive stress. Be careful not to drink water and not to consume caffeinated beverages that can cause fluid loss in the body. Dizziness, weakness, nausea, overheating of the body, low blood pressure, less urine and dark urine indicate that you are dehydrated. Stating that he can, Assoc. Dr. Şafak Yılmaz Baran said: Many conditions such as more frequent urinary tract infections, constipation and hemorrhoids may develop due to the mother-to-be drinking less water. Again, not drinking enough water can cause a slowdown in the growth of the baby due to the decrease in the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby in the womb. Since it can be difficult to store, infections such as food poisoning and diarrhea are more common. For this reason, when you eat out, choose well-washed, well-cooked, less likely to spoil foods and places that comply with hygienic rules. Avoid foods that are excessively salty as they will cause you to lose water quickly. In the summer, be careful not to eat a lot of spicy, oily or caloric diet. Eat little and often. Consume mainly fresh vegetables and fruits during the summer.
DO NOT GO INTO THE SUN AT HOT HOURS
Prefer morning hours to benefit from the sun; Avoid the sun as much as possible between 11:00 and 16:00. Since dark clothes increase heat absorption and make the expectant mother feel warmer in summer, choose thin and cotton clothes in colors such as white and beige that will provide protection from the sun by reflecting the sun's rays. As the skin is more sensitive to sunlight during pregnancy, spots and freckles may develop. Therefore, use sunglasses, a hat and a sunscreen with a high protection factor when going out. Avoid extreme cold in the air conditioner against the risk of infection and pay attention to the maintenance of the air conditioners.
Do not enter hot water
Birth defects have been detected in the babies of mothers who were in the water. It is also known that the relaxation of the uterine muscles under the influence of hot water can trigger miscarriage or premature birth. For this reason, hot water environments such as spas, Turkish baths, saunas, and thermal holidays are not recommended during pregnancy. Avoid very hot water while bathing at home. Especially mothers who have additional diseases such as hypertension and heart disease should pay more attention. Taking frequent showers or a cool water bath on very hot days can relax pregnant women. il.
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