The long-awaited warmth has come to Ukraine, at the same time, the risks of getting heatstroke from a long stay on the street have increased.
How to protect yourself from heatstroke?
In any way, maintain a comfortable temperature in the room.You do not need to constantly turn on the air conditioner, try to add an additional curtain to the room with dark curtains (and open the windows at night, on the contrary).
Drink water if you feel like it. Avoid prolonged thirst.
Food should be light, we recommend excluding fatty dishes.
Try to distribute your affairs so as not to be on the street during the peak of the heat - from 12.00 to 16.00.
Alcohol should not be consumed in general during pregnancy, if it is hot, it is especially dangerous for the expectant mother and the baby.In the heat, comfort should come to the fore, choose loose clothing made from natural fabrics, and protect your head with a cap.
Heatstroke symptoms
- Nausea,
- Dizziness,
- Loss of orientation
- Dyspnea,
- Temperature rise,
- Profuse perspiration.
What if you suspect a pregnant woman has heatstroke?
Urgent help is needed even before the arrival of the doctors. So, help the woman move to an area that is well ventilated. Remove clothing that prevents the body from cooling. Have the pregnant woman lie down or sit in a chair with a back.You can give a woman validol, mint drops, even a mint lollipop will help (to make breathing easier).
Have the pregnant woman drink a few glasses of water.
Cool your body by wetting it with water.
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