Why are you so afraid of heat in late pregnancy?

I believe that many pregnant women will have this feeling in the late stages of pregnancy, that is, they are very afraid of heat. This situation is actually a relatively normal situation. It is mainly caused by changes in hormone levels in the pregnant woman’s body, accelerated metabolism, etc. When this situation occurs, it is still very disturbing. So what is going on? Let’s take a closer look at why you’re so afraid of heat in the late stages of pregnancy.

reason:

■ Hormonal factors during pregnancy make it normal to be afraid of heat

From the moment of conception, the mother's body temperature has been changing quietly. Generally speaking, normal body temperature is between 36.9℃-37.2℃, which is slightly higher than that of ordinary people. This is because in the early stages of pregnancy, the ovaries form a corpus luteum, and the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum will cause the body temperature to rise. The body temperature regulation center is extremely sensitive to the effects of progesterone, also known as progesterone. A certain amount of progesterone can cause the body temperature to rise. This is a normal phenomenon and pregnant mothers don’t need to worry too much.

■ Metabolism speeds up, pregnant mothers are more afraid of heat

As the baby grows bigger day by day, the mother's blood flow increases, blood circulation speeds up, metabolism also speeds up, more energy is released, and more heat is produced, so the mother becomes more afraid of heat.

■ Dryness and heatiness before pregnancy, more severe during pregnancy

If you already have a hot constitution before pregnancy, you will be even more susceptible to heatiness and fear of heat after pregnancy. Pregnant women with this constitution are more likely to develop acne or urticaria, and their skin condition will be worse than before pregnancy.

■Will the body temperature drop after the early stages of pregnancy? NO!

So, will the body temperature drop after the early stages of pregnancy? NO! Because the expectant mother at this time shoulders the important responsibility of nurturing life, the fetus in the uterus needs a constant temperature environment, and the expectant mother's body will turn on the "automatic temperature control mode" - sensing the external temperature through the nervous system in the skin. It has always remained 0.5℃-1℃ higher than usual.

Mitigation measures:

The following are some tips for expectant mothers in several aspects of life.

- Outfits -

1. Expectant mothers should pay attention to choosing loose, breathable, and sweat-absorbent fabrics when dressing, so as to better dissipate heat. Choose cotton, linen or gauze materials, which are clearer and cooler, and can dissipate heat and ventilate better, so you won’t feel sticky and uncomfortable after sweating.

2. A one-piece long skirt is more comfortable than pants. You can try wearing a looser maternity skirt to help dissipate heat from your abdomen.

3. Choose clothes with bright colors, such as pink, light blue, beige, etc. Light-colored clothes give people a refreshing and comfortable feeling, while dark-colored clothes not only absorb heat, but also give people a stuffy feeling.

4. Since pregnant mothers sweat easily under their armpits and crotch, it is recommended that when choosing clothes, the cut of the armpits and crotch should be loose to make it easier to sweat.

5. Some pregnant mothers who are afraid of heat will sweat easily on the soles of their feet. Therefore, it is recommended to wear maternity sandals to cool down their feet.

-Diet-

1. Eat a light diet

Pregnant mothers with a hot constitution should try to choose light and refreshing foods, such as noodles, preserved eggs and tofu, cold yam, kelp, etc., which can improve their appetite during pregnancy.

2. Eat some heat-reducing foods in moderation

Pregnant mothers who have a good stomach but a hot constitution can choose foods that can help reduce heat, such as: mung beans, pears, watermelons, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes, bitter gourds, mung beans, winter melons, radishes, etc. However, these are cold foods, so pregnant mothers should not eat too much to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach.

3. Avoid fried or grilled food

Foods that are too greasy, fried, spicy, grilled, etc. are particularly easy to cause indigestion and should be eaten as little as possible.