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Overheatedness
When you're pregnant, your body temperature actually rises. The good news is that this makes you less susceptible to cold in the winter. The bad news is that it also makes you more susceptible to feeling too hot or becoming overheated.
According to the University of Michigan Health System,the reason you don't want to get overheated while you're pregnant is that the body temperature of your baby will rise as yours does, which can negatively affect its growing nervous system and brain. Overheating can also lead to dehydration, which can be a serious problem during pregnancy.
To avoid getting overheated, pregnant women should avoid:
- saunas
- whirlpools
- exercise that raises their body temperature to more than 100.4 (an often-cited rule of thumb is to keep your pulse no higher than 120-140 beats per minute, though very fit pregnant women sometimes bend this rule)
- sunbathing for excessively long periods of time
To keep yourself comfortable in warm weather, experts recommend that you:
- wear layers that can be easily shed if you get to hot
- drink lots of liquids so you stay hydrated
- avoid prolonged exposure to the sun
- exercise in the shade or in well-ventilated (or air-conditioned) space
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