What to do if you sweat while sleeping during late pregnancy

We often hear many expectant mothers complain that when they wake up every morning, they find that they have sweated profusely at night and their whole body feels very sticky. Sometimes, they even sweat too much and feel very uncomfortable and cannot sleep well. I thought it was a joke at first, but my sister, who was in the late stages of pregnancy, said that she wanted to soak in water before going to bed every day so that she wouldn't sweat. Summer is here and the weather is already very hot. So what should expectant mothers who sweat while sleeping in the late stages of pregnancy do?

Pregnant women sweat a lot at night. This is because the estrogen level increases during pregnancy, and the concentration of cortisol-binding globulin in the blood increases, which causes the adrenal cortex to be in a hyperactive state. In addition, the basal metabolic rate increases during pregnancy, and the function of the autonomic nervous system changes accordingly, causing vasoconstriction instability and increasing blood flow to the skin, thus leading to excessive sweating. This is a normal physiological phenomenon during pregnancy. Hyperhidrosis eczema may also occur in the late pregnancy, and this phenomenon may continue until after delivery.

1. Wear loose clothes made of natural materials

Because pregnant women have a more active metabolism than normal people, the clothes they wear must be conducive to sweating. This is not only relatively cool, but also the sweat can be easily absorbed by the clothes. Moreover, clothes made of natural materials can prevent friction with the skin, avoiding rashes, skin infections, etc. Long-sleeved shirts, wide-leg pants and long skirts can help protect your skin from the sun in the summer.

2. Wash with warm water and change clothes frequently

Pregnant mothers not only have increased sweat gland secretions on their skin, but also increased vaginal secretions. Therefore, pregnant mothers who are afraid of heat should often wash with warm water, but never use cold water. It is best to take a warm bath every day and change underwear to keep the skin clean and prevent skin problems such as prickly heat.

3. Get enough sleep

Pregnancy often causes some discomfort due to changes in the body. In order to stay energetic and physically fit, the most important thing is to get enough sleep. In addition, people sweat a lot in summer, consume a lot of physical energy, and easily feel tired. Excessive fatigue can put expectant mothers at risk of heatstroke, fainting, fetal movement disorder, or miscarriage and premature birth. Therefore, expectant mothers generally need to ensure about 10 hours of sleep a day, and it is best to take a short nap at noon to make up for the sleep time.

4. Balanced nutrition and timely hydration

To ensure that the mother and fetus get enough nutrition, it is best to choose fresh, light and nutritious foods, such as lean meat, eggs, beans, vegetables and seasonal fruits. Eat more fresh vegetables and soy products in moderation, and often eat soups made with shredded chicken, shredded pork, egg drops, seaweed, and shiitake mushrooms. In addition, you must maintain the electrolyte balance in your body and replenish water in time. Eating more vegetables and fruits can not only supplement vitamins, but also replenish potassium and sodium ions lost through sweat.

The above are the measures that expectant mothers can take when they sweat while sleeping in the late pregnancy. We all know that sweating can eliminate toxins and salt accumulated in the body, so expectant mothers can drink a cup of warm boiled water with salt after getting up every day. This can replenish the salt lost by the body. They should also pay attention to supplementing protein every day, eat more fruits, vegetables, eggs, etc., which are of great benefit to the fetus and expectant mothers.