Is it normal to have hot flashes while pregnant? The simple answer is yes, no thanks to your fluctuating hormone levels.
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Is it normal to have hot flashes while pregnant? The simple answer is yes, no thanks to your fluctuating hormone levels.
Here’s how to keep your cool—literally and figuratively—when you experience hot flashes while you have a bun in the oven:
Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes to lessen the warmth your body feels. Choose comfort over style when it comes to your outfits—opt for maternity clothes with breathable fabric that make you feel cool.
While this is already a given to ensure proper nutrition for the baby in your tummy, a proper and healthy diet also helps prevent hot flashes since some food can trigger it. Maintain a healthy sugar level and avoid spicy food, alcohol, and caffeine. You might also have to lessen your intake of carbohydrates.
The warmer your environment is, the more you’ll feel the effects of hot flashes. So turn the air-con or electric fan on, or let the breeze in.
Hydration works wonders so make sure to drink plenty of cold water. Always have a water bottle near you and make it a habit to hydrate.
Breathing exercises can calm you down and make you feel less stressed. Allot a certain time in your day to do some breathing exercises, meditation, or visualization. This won’t just help you deal with hot flashes, but will also allow for other long-term benefits such as increased focus, better sleep, and less anxiety.
If you have more time to spare, consider increasing the number of times you shower in a day. Ideally, you shower at least twice a day. This helps cool down your body and leave you feeling more refreshed.
Learn more about Being Pregnant here.
This story originally appeared on Edamama and is re-used with permission:
https://www.edamama.ph/discover/nurture/how-to-deal-with-hot-flashes-during-pregnancy
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