Summer Pregnancy Tips: 5 Ways For Pregnant Women To Survive The Summer Heat

Pregnancy is difficult whatever the season is. However, summer pregnancy might be the most difficult of them all. Knowing the most effective summer pregnancy tips can make a big difference in a pregnant woman's life.

Summer can really bring the heat, which makes many pregnant women suffer. "Mamas-to-be can get hot, hot, hot, due to extra blood flow, causing higher-than-normal body temperatures, in addition to the extra pounds they are packing," Pop Sugar shares. Aside from drinking plenty of water and wearing comfortable clothes, there are other effective summer pregnancy tips that can help you survive.

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1. Lower Your Salt Intake

Sodium causes swelling. More swelling means more heat. There is no need for pregnant women to completely eliminate sodium in their diet. All that is needed is a dramatic reduction of salt intake.

2. Remove Your Ring

Swelling of body parts is inevitable for pregnant women. Wearing rings while your fingers swell during the heat of summer pregnancy is a recipe for great discomfort.

3. Go Swimming

One of the best summer pregnancy tips is to regularly go for a swim. "A jump in the pool will not only cool a preggie lady off, but it takes some of the pressure off of the sciatic nerve and allows her to feel weightless," Pop Sugar explains.

4. Apply Damp Washcloths

Pregnant women should try applying a cool and wet washcloth on their neck and forehead during the summer. This can help reduce your body temperature to make you feel more comfortable.

5. Visit A Mall

One of the most popular summer pregnancy tips is to go to a mall or a movie theater. "If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library-even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat," Consumer Energy Center advises.