Discomfort due to heat cuacadan can be experienced by anyone, including pregnant women. Typically, pregnant women will do anything to make her keep cool.
Hot temperatures not only did not make it comfortable, but even according to the Mayo Clinic, the body temperature to rise above 38 degrees Celsius can increase the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women. High temperatures also pose a risk of abnormalities in fetal brain or spine.
Although the body has its own cooling capability by way of the blood flow to the skin's surface area, but the hot conditions in pregnant women should not be allowed.
"Blood is needed to nourish the baby. Sehigga in pregnant women, it's hard to make yourself feel cool. For the fetus it is becoming increasingly difficult," said the director of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute, Geralyn Coopersmith.
Coppersmith share some tips to maintain the health of pregnant women and the fetus, when the weather was very hot
1. The streets in the dark
These tips apply to pregnant women who want to exercise. Walking may be the best exercise for pregnant women. When exercising, the body temperature rose 20 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Therefore, when the daytime running Sagat risk to the mother and fetus.
"When is the safest for a morning walk, or when the sun goes down," says Coopersmith. It is recommended to walk around 6am till half seven in the morning, before temperatures become extremely hot.
2. Many drink
It is advisable to drink a lot of pregnant women. Coopersmith suggests seeing the color of urine, to determine whether the fluid needs are met. "The color yellow urine should be easy or clear," says Coopersmith.
If you feel the heat Coopersmith prime recommend cold water in large quantities, every 15 minutes. Colder the water, the better for the body. According to him, the cold water will help to lower the body temperature. Preferably after waking make sure it has the cold water, so that when the temperature rises the stock can be used.
3. Still wet
If necessary bathe in the pool. A wash water as it goes across the pond feels soothing. It can also be used as a sport.
Coopersmith suggest running the water every 3 minutes. During in an expectant mother can do simple swimming motion, or take special classes for pregnant women. It is enough to move the body and make healthy pregnant women. Surely without feeling overheated.