In the hot summer, especially during the three dog days, pregnant women often suffer from heatstroke. During pregnancy, due to the increased physiological burden and increased metabolic heat production, pregnant women's subcutaneous fat layer is thicker than at any other time, which is not conducive to the balance of heat production and dissipation. What should pregnant women do if they often suffer from heatstroke? This has puzzled many pregnant women and their families. Today, I will show you what pregnant women should do if they often suffer from heatstroke in the summer.
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene
Heatstroke in pregnant women can cause symptoms such as dizziness, chest tightness, excessive sweating, and nausea. In severe cases, it can cause high fever, coma, and convulsions, which not only severely affects the health of pregnant women, but also poses a destructive threat to the fetus. Pay attention to personal hygiene and regularly wash with warm water. If cold water is used for bathing, it is difficult to remove skin dirt, and pregnant women are prone to catching a cold if they get cold. If hot water is used for bathing, the high temperature can harm the developing central nervous system of the fetus, leading to fetal malformations.
2. Wear loose and comfortable clothing
Wear cool and loose-fitting clothes. Pregnant women are advised to choose silk or cotton fabric for close-fitting clothes, and the clothing should be loose-fitting. Bras and waistbands should not be too tight. Adjust the diet reasonably.
3. Balanced nutrition
In order to ensure the nutrition of the mother and fetus, pregnant women should maintain their appetite in summer and eat more fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, and winter melons. They should also eat more fresh soy products and soups made from shredded chicken, shredded pork, egg flower, seaweed, and shiitake mushrooms. Additionally, it is important to frequently change the variety of dishes. Furthermore, avoid eating greasy foods. If there is no obvious edema in the lower limbs during pregnancy, pregnant women can drink some salty beverages to replenish the lost salt due to sweating.
4. Avoid excessive cooling
Pregnant women should not stay in air-conditioned rooms for too long after being exposed to high temperatures, to prevent the abdomen from getting cold. When seeking coolness, it is best not to sit in front of a fan, sleep outdoors, or sleep on a grass mat on a cement floor. When using a fan, avoid direct blowing and set the fan to a gentle speed or use the oscillating function. In addition, it is not advisable to consume too many cold drinks.
5. Ensure sufficient sleep and rest
The hot weather consumes a lot of physical energy, and pregnant women often have difficulty resting at night due to factors such as mosquito bites, making them more prone to fatigue. Therefore, it is important to take a nap during the day and take breaks during work.
Frequent heatstroke in pregnant women not only causes discomfort to themselves, but also poses a risk to the fetus in their abdomen. Therefore, in the scorching summer, pregnant women need to take measures to prevent heatstroke for themselves and their surrounding environment, and spend a cool and comfortable summer with themselves and their babies!
