Pregnancy And Baby Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Sweating

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It is basically the hormones ordering your body to get rid of excessive fluids that accumulated as a result of pregnancy. This explains the tendency to sweat profusely as if you have just run a marathon. Postpartum sweating does not have anything to do with the day or time or weather. It is a condition which will run its course for some months post-delivery. So do not be surprised when you see yourself perspiring heavily, despite just stepping out of a bath.

Sweaty underarms and damp patches on the back of your favorite top can be a dampener when stepping out or planning to socialize. Do not get hassled by this. The initial two months require a new mother to rest as much as possible. This will also give your body enough time to get rid of the excessive fluids and allow the hormones to settle down.

Remedies for Postpartum Sweating

Meanwhile, you can follow certain tips to ensure that the postpartum sweat does not leave you hot under the collar.

• The first and foremost thing to do at regular intervals is to drink as much water as possible. It could be plain water or chilled fruit juice. Even if you are not feeling thirsty, stock up on fluids. Remember, you are losing fluids through sweating and your body needs to replenish them and not get dehydrated in the process.
• One trick to find out if you are hydrated or dehydrated is to check the color of your urine.
  
  If it is pale to clear, you are hydrated. However, if it is a dark yellow and smells pungent, you are severely dehydrated.
• Apart from that you can load up on deodorants to avoid postpartum sweat stink. You can also lather yourself with talcum powder, concentrating on your underarms. This will ensure that excessive sweat gets absorbed and this prevents any rashes from developing on your body.
• Give those hipsters, heavy sweat pants, or tight fitting clothes a miss. Instead, invest in nice cotton clothes that are roomy and airy. Loose fitting should be the keyword for the first few months.
• Lastly, crank up the AC. Don't hole up within your room. Open up the windows, let in some fresh air, and if weather permits, step outside and soak in the atmosphere. It will do you a world of good and most importantly, take your mind off the problem.

Make it a priority to enjoy motherhood. Relax, rest, and recuperate. Your bodily routines will fall back to normal in a few months time.