06/11/2025
SAFE IN THE SUN ☀️
Pregnancy and Summer Tips
Soaking up the sunshine? After a long winter, here’s how to keep you (and your baby) safe, cool, and comfortable all summer long:
🌞 Choose pregnancy-safe sunscreen:
Look for mineral-based options with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide — gentle and effective.
💧 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate:
Pregnancy increases your fluid needs. Carry a refillable water bottle and sip often — especially outdoors.
🧢 Protect your skin:
Pregnancy hormones can trigger melasma ("the mask of pregnancy"). Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and seek shade between 10 am – 4 pm.
❄️ Avoid overheating:
Your core body temperature is already higher during pregnancy. Limit outdoor activity during peak heat and take breaks in air conditioning.
🦵 Swelling or varicose veins?
Try elevating your legs after time in the heat and wear supportive shoes or compression socks if needed.
⚠️ Know the signs of heat-related illness:
If you feel dizzy, nauseous, overly tired, or notice swelling that does not go down — seek shade, hydrate, and call your doctor if symptoms persist.
Enjoy summer safely —
Your body is doing something incredible! We’re here to support you every step of the way.