Why are pregnant women afraid of heat? Is it normal for pregnant women to be afraid of heat?

I wonder if expectant fathers have noticed that women become more and more afraid of heat after they become pregnant, even though they were not so afraid of heat before pregnancy. What is going on? Is it normal to be afraid of heat during pregnancy?

The first reason is the influence of hormones

I believe many people know that during a woman's menstrual cycle, the body temperature before ovulation is relatively normal, which is what we call the basal body temperature. The body temperature is the lowest on the day of ovulation. The body temperature will rise on the second day after ovulation, or it should be said to rise. The body temperature will rise to about 37 degrees, which is 0.3-0.5 degrees higher than the basal body temperature. The reason why the body temperature rises is actually because the progesterone secreted after ovulation stimulates the body temperature center, causing the body temperature to be higher than the basal body temperature.

There is a saying when you just get pregnant that if your body temperature rises after ovulation and lasts for more than 21 days, you can generally be considered pregnant.

During pregnancy, in order to maintain a normal pregnancy, more progesterone will be secreted, which will stimulate the body temperature regulation center, causing the pregnant mother's body temperature to be higher than that of ordinary people, and she will be more afraid of heat. Especially in the hot summer, the temperature is already high, and it is even hotter for pregnant women.

The second reason is that pregnant women's metabolism speeds up.

After pregnancy, pregnant mothers have to bear more than just their own needs. After pregnancy, the blood flow of pregnant women will increase by 30% compared to before pregnancy. As the blood flow of pregnant women increases, blood circulation speeds up, the metabolism speeds up, and the heat that needs to be eliminated from the body also increases.

Therefore, pregnant women have a higher body temperature than normal people and are more afraid of heat.

The third reason is the physical condition of pregnant women

The physique of pregnant women is also one of the reasons why pregnant mothers feel hotter than ordinary people. After all, the physique of each pregnant woman is different.

Some pregnant mothers are afraid of cold before they become pregnant, but after becoming pregnant, due to changes in their bodies, they don’t feel so cold anymore.

Some pregnant women are afraid of heat before they become pregnant. For example, obese pregnant women sweat profusely at the slightest provocation, and they become even more afraid of heat after they become pregnant.

Another type of pregnant mother is one with poor physical constitution. She cannot regulate her body temperature very well and is more afraid of cold in winter and heat in summer. If she encounters a hot summer after becoming pregnant, she will definitely be more afraid of heat than ordinary people.

Lazy mom belongs to the first type. Before getting pregnant, she was very afraid of cold, her hands and feet were very cold, and she would rather not go out all day in winter. After getting pregnant, she changed completely. The summer became hotter, and even the winter became warmer. During the winter when I was pregnant, I only covered myself with a thin quilt, and only wore two pieces of clothes during the coldest time. I didn't feel too cold throughout the winter, which was amazing.

It is normal for pregnant women to be afraid of heat. This is mainly because during pregnancy, the hormones in the body will increase significantly, causing adrenaline to remain at a relatively high level, resulting in fear of heat and sweating. During pregnancy, the body will also undergo many changes, such as systems, tissues, and cells.

Some pregnant mothers with a hot constitution should try to choose light and refreshing foods, including noodles, kelp, cold yam, preserved egg and tofu, etc. These foods can increase the appetite of pregnant women during pregnancy.

Secondly, pregnant women should eat more foods that are good for reducing internal heat.

Pregnant mothers with hot constitution but good stomach can choose foods that can help reduce fire, including mung beans, pears, winter melon, radish, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, asparagus, bitter melon, mung beans, etc. But be aware that these foods are cold foods, pregnant mothers should be careful not to eat too much to prevent damage to the spleen and stomach.

Thirdly, pregnant mothers should pay attention to choosing loose, breathable and sweat-absorbent fabrics when dressing, which are conducive to better heat dissipation. You can also choose clothes made of cotton, linen or gauze, which can bring a clear and cool feeling, and are more heat-dissipating and ventilated, and there will not be too much sticky discomfort after sweating.

Finally, mothers can choose to wear a one-piece long skirt, which is more comfortable than pants. Pregnant mothers can also try to wear loose maternity skirts, which are also very good for abdominal heat dissipation. Remember to choose brighter colors such as pink, light blue, and beige, because light-colored clothes can bring a refreshing and comfortable feeling, while dark-colored clothes not only easily absorb heat, but also give people a stuffy feeling.

In fact, it is not reasonable to have such an idea. According to a large number of research reports, such ideas and cognitions are unscientific and there is not enough evidence to prove it. In this regard, if you want to know whether the baby is a boy or a girl, the most accurate method is to do a B-ultrasound.