Pregnant women may experience a number of unpleasant symptoms when the weather changes. Maria Selikhova, an obstetrician-gynecologist, gynecologist-endocrinologist, hemostasisologist, head of the specialist center for women’s health at the REMEDI Institute of Reproductive Medicine, told socialbites.ca about this.
He explained that temperature fluctuations in the expectant mother can worsen her general health, she may experience headache, shortness of breath (shortness of breath), a feeling of interruption in the work of the heart, palpitations, sweating, severe weakness and dizziness. .
“On days of sudden changes in weather conditions, pregnant women need to take extra care of themselves. First of all, observe the daily routine and sleep more than 8 hours a day. You can stay energized with the right foods, a low glycemic index, a healthy diet full of proteins, fats, “slow” carbohydrates, and vitamins. As well as foods with the lowest preservative content and short shelf life. Drink more fluids and in no case do not interfere with urination.
At the same time, he recommended giving up dynamic training for a while and opting for yoga or stretching aimed at developing muscle tone, elasticity and improving the relationship between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system.
With a headache, Selikhova suggested measuring blood pressure. If it is normal (120-100 x 60-70 mm Hg), a pregnant woman can take a drug from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve symptoms, but it is better to consult a specialist first.
“Make a tonic beverage such as coffee or cocoa at low pressure (80 to 50-60 mmHg). With increased pressure (from 125-130 to 80-85 mm Hg and above), you should immediately consult a doctor, ”the gynecologist emphasized.
According to him, meteorological dependence can provoke acute conditions only in connection with sudden changes in blood pressure. However, women are not at high risk during pregnancy. With an increase in term, the body adapts to changes in the cardiovascular system: the volume of circulating blood and the total peripheral vascular resistance increase. There are cases when pregnancy, on the contrary, helps to cope with weather addiction, Selikhova said.
Previously obstetrician-gynecologist advised pregnant women how to escape from the heat.