Being pregnant in hot weather can be uncomfortable or worse. Heatwaves and high temperatures can put you at risk of dangers like dehydration and sunstroke. Here we share some tips for keeping cool during pregnancy. It’s common for women to feel warmer in pregnancy. Although little evidence shows any rise in core body temperature, skin temperature seems to increase during pregnancy. For some women being pregnant over summer can be a challenge. Hot weather or a heatwave can lea

Being pregnant during hot weather can be challenging. We discuss the risks of hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy, and how to beat the heat. Some mums-to-be find being pregnant in hot weather challenging. It’s important to take it easy and stay cool when pregnant. This is especially true during a heatwave when there is a greater risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Do you get hotter during pregnancy? Many women say they feel hotter during pr