Pregnancy & Heat
Heat & humidity can make things tough for pregnant women. Dr. Nicholas Montalto is an Ob/Gyn at Bellevue Woman's Hospital in Niskayuna. According to Dr. Montalto, humidity can be dangerous because it can cause a woman's core temperature to elevate. In hot weather he recommends pregnant women stay inside, stay hydrated and wear loose fitting -- light colored clothing.
From Web MD: Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, has these tips:
*Swim. Not only does swimming cool you off, it helps to take some of the weight off your sciatic nerve. (Even ocean swimming is fine; just make sure the waves don't knock you down.)
*Wear breathable fabrics so you won't sweat; this will keep you cooler and help prevent heat rash that can develop under your breasts and abdomen, a common problem for pregnant women.
*Carry a water-filled squirt bottle so that you can mist yourself when you start to feel warm.
*Exercise at the cooler times of day and avoid exercising to the point overheating.
