Why do pregnant women sweat?

We all know that conceiving a baby is a very important thing for every family, and it is also a very hard thing. From the day a woman becomes pregnant, her body will undergo great changes. However, in order to have a healthy baby, the physical health of pregnant women is an issue that is taken more seriously by their family and themselves. Many pregnant women have symptoms such as sweating, and many pregnant women are particularly worried when they have such symptoms. Let us understand what is going on with pregnant women sweating?

What causes sweating in pregnant women?

Generally speaking, sweating during pregnancy is mainly caused by qi deficiency and excessive fire. The main symptoms are sweating profusely without exercise when the temperature is not high. Some people sweat all over their body after a night's sleep, especially on the head. At the same time, they feel weak and prone to catching colds.

In addition, if you often sweat during pregnancy, are afraid of heat, easily sleepy, and easily get angry, it may be caused by kidney yin deficiency and excessive fire. You can eat more black fungus, black sesame, small walnuts, etc. for food supplements. If the condition is serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor for treatment. There is another type of people whose hands and feet sweat a lot, which is caused by heavy moisture in the body and poor spleen and stomach. (How can pregnant women prevent colds during the cold season?)

The dangers of sweating during pregnancy

Abnormal sweating caused by physical weakness or certain diseases, such as shock, fainting, tuberculosis, etc., all have symptoms of night sweats. Night sweats and spontaneous sweats are mostly caused by physical weakness, and are often ignored by many mothers because there is no major discomfort in the body. Frequent sweating can easily lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance in the body, loss of trace elements, etc. Mild symptoms include dizziness, weakness, pale complexion, loss of appetite, restless sleep, and weight loss; severe symptoms include muscle cramps, palpitations, shortness of breath, and memory loss. If pregnant women always suffer from this, it may cause fetal maldevelopment.

What should pregnant women do if they sweat profusely?

To sum up the above analysis, pregnant women’s sweating is mostly caused by physical weakness. Physical weakness may be due to insufficient nutrition supply or excessive fire in the body, so you should pay attention to your diet and nutritional intake. (Does a pregnant woman's internal heat affect the fetus?)

Pay attention to balanced nutrition during pregnancy

(1) Folic acid: the "pillar" of fetal brain development. The fetal period is an important stage in the development of the nervous system, and folic acid is an important nutrient required for the development of the fetal neural tube. Supplementing a certain amount of folic acid during pregnancy can prevent fetal neural tube defects. If folic acid is lacking, megaloblastic anemia may occur.

(2) Iron: The baby's blood needs to absorb iron, protein, porphyrin, etc. from the mother's blood to be produced, so the mother's iron consumption during pregnancy will increase. At the same time, pregnancy also faces the problem of blood dilution, which is more likely to cause a decrease in hemoglobin. Iron is an important element in the formation of red blood cells. If hemoglobin continues to decrease, it will cause the body's immunity to decrease, leading to fetal malnutrition, developmental delay, etc. Severe anemia may even cause coagulation disorders during delivery, heavy bleeding and other life-threatening consequences. (How can pregnant women better supplement iron? Knowledge about iron supplementation for pregnant women)

(3) Fat: a source of energy. Experts suggest that an appropriate amount of fat can both meet energy needs during pregnancy and keep the weight gain of pregnant women at an appropriate level.

(4) Calcium: the “code” for fetal bone development. Calcium is an important component of human bones and teeth. The fetus needs to consume a large amount of calcium from the mother from conception to birth. Mild calcium deficiency may cause symptoms such as leg cramps, limb numbness, and insomnia. In severe cases, it will affect the baby's bone development, causing square skull, rickets and other bone maldevelopment, and even deformities. In addition, protein, which is an important component of the baby's body, and some other trace elements and vitamins have increased needs during pregnancy, so the reasonable supplementation of these nutrients is very important for the baby's health.

After understanding why pregnant women do not have night sweats, we should not be particularly anxious when such symptoms occur. We should first confirm the cause and then make adjustments based on the cause. In fact, the energy and nutrition required by the pregnant body during pregnancy is very large. Diet is also crucial during this period. You must eat more light and nutritious foods. Even if you have early pregnancy reactions, you must stick to a healthy diet.