Why are pregnant women afraid of heat?

My wife has just been pregnant for a few months. I often wake up by kicking the quilt when I sleep these days. I asked her why. Why kick the quilt to sleep in the middle of the night? She said she was very spicy and lasted for a long time. Did the wife say she had a problem? Also said that he had heatstroke? Always thinking. But in fact, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, pregnant mothers feel that heat is normal. Especially in the third trimester, it is often hot enough to kick the quilt in the middle of the night and dry your stomach during the day. I never thought that being a pregnant woman could be so "free". So, what are the reasons why pregnant mothers are afraid of heat? What should I do after having a fever?

1. Why is pregnant mother afraid of heat?

After pregnancy, the development of uterus and placenta must depend on the increase of blood in the body, generally 40%~45%. Pregnant mothers feel hot because blood vessels will expand slightly, and the blood in our skin will increase in the process of processing these blood. As long as the blood increases during pregnancy, it will lead to an increase in basal body temperature, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, dizziness, decreased blood pressure and changes in skin, so it is normal for pregnant mothers to be afraid of heat.

2. Pregnant mother is afraid of heat+what should I do if the weather is hot now?

The American welcome party once said that if the pregnant mother's body temperature is too high in the early stage, it is likely that the fetus will be born with defects, which may increase the risk of miscarriage in severe cases. This statement actually has some truth. If the pregnant mother's temperature exceeds 38.9 and lasts for more than 10 minutes, it will cause damage to the fetal nervous system at an early stage. If it is in the third trimester, it may cause dehydration of the mother.

Therefore, pregnant mothers are afraid of heat. What should they do if they encounter the current high temperature weather? First of all, pregnant mothers should drink more water. Adequate water can not only help pregnant mothers sweat, but also reduce the risk of premature delivery. Secondly, pregnant mothers should try to wear light and loose clothes to keep the room cool. Choosing light-colored loose clothes and cooling indoors can help pregnant mothers lower their body temperature.

3. Can I blow the air conditioner during pregnancy?

Many people have a misunderstanding about air conditioning during pregnancy, that is, they can't turn it on, fearing that catching cold is not good for the baby, but this is actually wrong. Pregnant mothers can completely blow air conditioners; But be careful: don't blow directly at yourself. Turn on the air conditioner for a long time to keep the indoor air circulating and fresh; Just keep the indoor temperature difference at 5 to 7 in summer. Another thing that pregnant mothers should pay attention to is that they should always clean regularly after turning on the air conditioner to avoid using it for too long and there are too many bacteria in the filter screen, so as not to cause discomfort and breathing problems to pregnant mothers.

Do you know that it is normal for pregnant mothers to be afraid of heat after reading it? In fact, as long as the corresponding heat protection measures are taken, even in summer, you are not afraid of heat. Sisters, how afraid of heat are you in summer and pregnancy?