Dealing with Summer while pregnant
September 23, 2021
Summer in Perth means dealing with 30-40 degree days, which can be uncomfortable while pregnant!
Here are some tips to help you during the hot months:
- Drink water regularly, sips all the time ensure you remain hydrated!
- Rest – and enjoy resting.This is a time when you should take time out and put your feet up.
- If you are exercising, make sure you don’t overheat too much. Look after yourself after exercising and ensure you keep your fluids up!
- Float around in a pool and keep your body cool. Swimming lowers your body temperature and keeps you cool plus towards the end of your pregnancy it makes you feel buoyant!
- Try and do any running around or jobs during the morning when its cooler, then once it gets warm its best to stay inside where its cooler.
- Cool off with a damp washcloth over your head or spray bottle, a simple way to feel more comfortable.
- If you can’t get to a pool, have a cool shower!
These tips will help you survive the hot summer months while pregnant… just remember, if you feel faint at any point – sit down, have some water and remember to take time during the day to monitor baby’s movement.
Need more advice or information? Call POGS on (08) 6270 0123 or email: reception@pogs.com.au if you need to make an appointment.
What is the difference between the non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) & the genetic pre-natal carrier screening test?
Find out more about cytomegalovirus (CMV) by downloading our FACT SHEET. Call POGS on (08) 6270 0123 or email: reception@pogs.com.au if you need to make an appointment.
Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue (similar to the lining of your uterus) grows outside of your uterine cavity. This is a common gynaecological condition which affects up to 10% of women. Hormonal changes (throughout your menstrual cycle) affect the misplaced tissue, causing the area to become inflamed & painful.
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is a common conditions, with approximately 50% of women experiencing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Often called “morning sickness”, this can actually occur at any time of the day.
For some women, symptoms of pregnancy appear in the first few weeks after conception. Most aren’t unique to pregnancy & can appear similar to pre-menstrual discomforts. As a guide, however, read more about the symptoms you might experience.
The first six weeks postpartum is considered a “recovery” period due to the high level of strain your body has been put through – no matter how you gave birth! Looking after a new baby is hard for all parents, but it can be harder when you are recovering from a caesarean section.
Once you have given birth, your breasts are given a signal to start to produce milk. Blood flows to your breasts, and your milk usually comes in 1 to 4 days after birth. Breast engorgement is when your breasts get full and sore, which is common in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding.
Check out a few tips to stay safe at the beginning stages of your pregnancy. Read more about the post.
Pregnancy hormones are the culprit behind constipation, which is a common pregnancy problem. This is due to increasing progesterone levels which cause the muscles in your bowels to relax – meaning food hangs around longer in the digestive tract.
You may already know that the most important tip to keep your baby safe while sleeping is to keep them on their back – a recommendation that has contributed to an 85% reduction in SIDS deaths since the ’90s. Check out a few tips to ensure you always create a safe sleeping environment for your baby- day & night.
