What to do if a pregnant woman gets heat stroke

Some women think that they need to keep their bodies warm during the postpartum confinement period, so they wrap themselves tightly and are reluctant to take off their clothes even if they sweat a lot. In fact, this practice is extremely incorrect and may lead to postpartum heatstroke. Women who suffer from heatstroke after childbirth must pay attention to timely ventilation and heat dissipation to lower the body temperature quickly, and pay attention to timely replenishment of water and salt. Let’s take a look at what women should do if they suffer from heatstroke after giving birth.

After a mother suffers from heatstroke after childbirth, her body temperature will rise, her pulse and breathing will speed up, her face will turn red without sweating, her skin will be dry and hot, and she will have prickly heat or sweating all over her body. This requires prompt treatment. Postpartum heat stroke is mainly divided into premonitory heat stroke, mild heat stroke and severe heat stroke. In a hot environment, mothers who suffer from heatstroke may experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, thirst, sweating, weakness and soreness in the limbs, inattention, and uncoordinated movements. The body's temperature is normal or slightly elevated.

How to first aid for signs of heat stroke? At this time, you need to draw the curtains facing the sunlight to block the strong sunlight, open the doors and windows in the shade to keep the environment of the mother ventilated and cool; you can also use newspapers or fans to fan the mother to speed up the flow of air; in addition, let the mother lie flat and unbutton, loosen or take off her clothes. If the clothes are soaked with sweat, they should be changed. The mother can apply a cold towel on her head, and her family can also use a wet towel or 30-50% alcohol to wipe the mother's chest, back, etc. But be careful not to lower the mother's body temperature too quickly.

In order to prevent women from suffering from heatstroke after childbirth, during the confinement period after delivery, do not listen to traditional conservative ideas. There is no need to wrap yourself tightly. The living environment should be well ventilated and breathable, and you should drink enough water every day. If you give birth in summer, you should increase the amount of water you drink every day and change your sweaty clothes as soon as possible.