{"id":3495,"date":"2019-07-03T08:16:45","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T12:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-900540-3180849.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1686"},"modified":"2019-07-03T08:16:45","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T12:16:45","slug":"summer-pregnancy-tips-to-beat-that-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenurturingrootsa.com\/summer-pregnancy-tips-to-beat-that-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Pregnancy: Tips to Beat That Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort in pregnancy can be hard to come by. Comfort in the summer while pregnant is even more of a challenge. This summer, don\u2019t let that summer heat get you beat. Below you find several tips and tricks to stay cool (&amp; hydrated) during some of the hottest months of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting fresh air can be vital to your mental and emotional health when pregnant. But does the thought of that make you want to wilt? Try this. Do the outdoor tasks (such as walking or exercise) in the morning or early evening when the sun in lower and the temperatures aren\u2019t as scorching.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your clothing can contribute to the heat your body feels. Try wearing light-colored clothes that are light and breathable. This alone can make a huge difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to stay hydrated. Sports drinks with electrolytes can help replace lost salt and retain fluid. Be mindful of sugar content though!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spray bottle of water can help refresh your face and neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick showers throughout the day can drop your body temperature and help you to stay cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take frequent naps, if you\u2019re able. This is the time in life where sleep really is benefiting you and another little human you are nourishing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-900540-3180849.cloudwaysapps.com\/postpartum-doula\/\">Ask for help<\/a> if you\u2019re too tired to cook or run errands!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put feet up. This helps to alleviate swelling and also forces you to relax a bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being pregnant in the summer (or delivering your baby) means that you and baby are able to get outside a bit, which could be <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-900540-3180849.cloudwaysapps.com\/why-you-should-consider-hiring-a-postpartum-doula\/\">helpful in the postpartum healing process<\/a>. Stay cool, mamas!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comfort in pregnancy can be hard to come by. Comfort in the summer while pregnant is even more of a challenge. This summer, don\u2019t let that summer heat get you beat. Below you find several tips and tricks to stay cool (&amp; hydrated) during some of the hottest months of the year. 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