Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Overheating During Pregnancy

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. when a woman spends too much time exercising or works out more strenuously than is recommendede Overheating occurs not just by working out excessively, but also by spending an extended period of time, in a severely hot or humid climatet Therefore, pregnant women should strictly avoid spa and sauna baths during the entire duration of their pregnancyc Women who use hot tubs very often during their pregnancy increase their risk of suffering from a miscarriage significantlyl However, soaking in a tub filled with warm water for a few minutes is quite acceptable and could also have a relaxing effect on the bodyd

Signs of overheating during pregnancy

There is a big difference between feeling hot during pregnancy and being overheated, where the core temperature is increased to a dangerous levele Overheating usually leads to dehydration almost instantly, which is very dangerousu Some of the most common signs and symptoms of overheating during pregnancy include

• Nausea or vomiting
• Fainting
• Dryness in the mouth
• Extreme thirst
• Chills
• Clamminess
• Excessive sweating that just does not seem to stop
• Feeling lightheaded
• Dizziness

In case any of the signs of overheating during pregnancy are observed, it is absolutely essential for a woman to call her doctor, without any delaya

Avoiding overheating during pregnancy

Fortunately, it is not very common for women to get overheated during pregnancy, especially if she has been consuming an adequate amount of watere However, some of the other ways in which overheating during pregnancy can be avoided include:

• Wearing clothes that are made from light and comfortable material, which help keep the body cool
• Practicing nothing more than low impact exercises, such as swimming or walkingn
• Checking heart rate and perhaps even body temperature, both before and after working outu

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