Some pregnant mothers are very careful with themselves, which is also normal. As a first-time mother, they may not know how to take care of themselves, some may become overly worried, and some may even become irritable. These are emotional mediators, but some body prompts cannot be ignored. Below, the editor will summarize what makes pregnant women particularly afraid of cold. Welcome to take a look!
What's wrong with being particularly sensitive to cold during pregnancy
Experts say that during the first three months of pregnancy, the placenta in the abdomen is still in the initial stage of development, which can keep the body temperature of expectant mothers at a high level. Therefore, pregnant women generally have a fear of cold. By the early stages of pregnancy, as the placenta gradually develops, the mother's body temperature will return to normal, and her fear of cold will be alleviated. After the early stages of pregnancy, the amount of blood in the mother's body will also increase, leading to a rise in body heat, which is manifested as not being afraid of cold in the later stage.
Another important reason for being afraid of cold in the early stages of pregnancy is that the mother's physical condition is relatively poor, or the nutrition during pregnancy is not keeping up, such as insufficient intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, which leads to weak physical condition and fear of cold in pregnant women. From this perspective, some expectant mothers may not be particularly sensitive to the cold during the early stages of pregnancy because of their good physical condition.
There is another reason for being afraid of cold during early pregnancy - hypothyroidism. Pregnant women may experience endocrine disorders and metabolic disorders due to hypothyroidism, which is also an example in clinical practice.
How to keep warm when feeling cold in early pregnancy
1. Adjust the room temperature appropriately
Although pregnant women are sensitive to cold in the early stages of pregnancy, their own body temperature is higher than that of the general population. Therefore, if it is summer, pregnant women do not need to keep extra warm. Instead, they should pay attention to adjusting the room temperature. The air conditioner should not be set too cold, and they should not directly blow cold into the air conditioner or fan. If it is in winter, it is recommended to turn on the heating and adjust the indoor temperature to a suitable room temperature, so that expectant mothers can feel comfortable.
2. Wear warm underwear for pregnant women
Pregnant women who are afraid of cold in the early stages of pregnancy can wear thermal underwear to keep warm, whether in summer or winter. The degree of warmth of underwear depends on the specific weather conditions, and pregnant women can consult the salesperson and then choose suitable products. If it's winter, expectant mothers should not only wear warm underwear, but also a loose sweater and a windbreaker to fully resist the cold invasion.
After reading the previous text, we can know that pregnant women must pay close attention to their physical condition during pregnancy and not easily neglect their health. As for the issue of warmth, I think it is also better to wear more clothes, after all, women already need to be warmer. The above is the content that I have compiled. I hope everyone likes it!
