Anadolu Health Center Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Dr. Meltem Çam did leveling for pregnant women to spend the summer comfortably. Pregnancy in extremely hot and humid weather forces both women and babies to be born. For this reason, Anadolu Medical Center Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist, who stated that it is beneficial to pay attention to some issues in order to have a comfortable and trouble-free summer pregnancy by protecting from the negative effects of heat. Meltem Çam said, “The pregnancy period, which coincides with the summer period, brings some difficulties. Especially on hot days when water and mineral loss is high, fluid intake, light diet and exercise at appropriate times are important.” said.
Extremely hot weather in summer is one of the important factors that make pregnancy difficult. Reminding that if the pregnant woman's body temperature is 38.5-39 degrees, conditions such as heat stroke and dehydration, in other words, dehydration, Anadolu Health Center Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Dr. Meltem Çam, “Liquid loss is also the cause of contractions called 'Braxton Hicks'. Therefore, it is important to protect both pregnant women and their babies from the negative effects of heat with a careful and conscious summer pregnancy.
Pointing out that factors such as inactivity that comes with weight gain, feeding mistakes made with the thought of not starving the baby, and neglecting to drink enough water can increase the negative effects in hot weather, Dr. Meltem Çam gave suggestions to pregnant women to spend a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy during summer days, and to protect themselves from thirst and excessive heat.
Dr. Meltem Çam's recommendations for pregnant women are as follows:
cooling
“Rest your body in cold water. This precaution will also prevent you from sweating excessively during the day. Remember; Excessive sweating can lead to fungal infections in hot weather.
Clothing selection
Choose cotton, light, thin and especially light colored clothes. Use sunglasses when going outside. Choose comfortable and sweat-proof shoes. Do not stand for long periods of time, raise your feet slightly while sitting.
Holiday
Complete your routine health checks before you go on vacation. Talk to your doctor about what to watch out for on vacation.
Nutrition
Eat a light, lean and mostly vegetable diet, avoid excessive salty foods. For lots of water. The amount of water intake varies according to the daily loss. In such cases, drink at least 1 glass of water per hour, as fluid loss will increase especially outdoors.
Workout planner
Prefer early morning or evening hours. The best activity is swimming. Try to swim whenever you can.
Sun
Avoid direct sun rays. Be careful not to be outside at noon. Use a factor of 30-50 protection.
Multiple pregnancies
Do not forget that all these recommendations should be followed more carefully and diligently, as the burden of the mother will be higher in multiple pregnancy.