Summer doesn’t have to be a miserable time of year if you are pregnant. While it may be hot, and even more so for those with raging pregnancy hormones, it also affords plenty of opportunities to cool down by the pool, in breezy sun dresses, or with chilled beverages and ice cream.
Besides offering great, low impact exercise, swimming is a great way to cool off during the sweltering summer months. You may even find swimming easier because pregnant bodies are naturally more buoyant. There are tons of swimsuits out there to fit your new curves and your style. Check out some maternity swimsuit options here.
When you’re not by the pool, wear light, loose fitting capris, shorts and sundresses. Cotton breathes, making it ideal for hot weather. If you are wearing light colors, make sure to wear sunscreen underneath so you don’t get burned, since UV Rays can permeate light colored fabrics. (Alternately, wash your clothes with Sun Guard, which will make them UPF 30 for up to twenty washings.)
Another fun way to cool down is with a tasty chilled treat. Ice cream will keep you cool, satisfy your cravings, and give you a calcium boost. Just enjoy it in moderation. Another cold treat you can make yourself is a slushy. If you don’t have a slushy machine, pour any beverage into a basic ice cream maker that uses a frozen core for a perfectly blended, smooth slushy. My personal favorite flavor is Root Beer. Fruit juices also work well.
Still hot? Get yourself a personal fan with a spritzer, stay in the shade as much as possible, wear open shoes or sandals, and skip the hots meals. Cold pasta salad and a fruit tea makes a refreshing, no fuss lunch that you can make yourself or pick up at the deli.
How do you stay cool in the summer months?
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