Things to consider for pregnant women on vacation

Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Op. Dr. Elif Öye, who works at Bursa City Hospital, stated that high temperatures may have some negative effects on pregnant women and made explanations about what should be followed for a healthy pregnancy process during the holiday period.

Emphasizing that there is much more fluid loss on days with high temperatures, Op. Dr. Öye underlined that pregnant women should increase their fluid consumption. Stating that they recommend consuming about 3 liters of liquid a day, Öye said, “The majority of this should be water. In addition, natural fruit juices, buttermilk, lemonade, soda, other drinks can also be consumed. The amount of fluid to be drunk should be increased even more when you are very active during the day or when you have a heavy workload.”

Stating that pregnant women can benefit from the holiday by choosing clean seas instead of pools, Öye said, “We do not recommend pools very much. If necessary, pregnant women should pay close attention to hygiene. The sea and pool should not be preferred especially between 12 and 15 hours when the sun's rays come at right angles. At the same time, they should definitely not sunbathe during these hours. At other times of the day, they can sunbathe and benefit from the holiday by staying in the shade in the morning and evening, wearing a hat. They should also use sunscreen 15 - 20 minutes before going out in the sun. Sunscreens should be refreshed every 2-3 hours.”

Nylon clothes should not be preferred

Pointing out that swimsuits and bikinis that are not changed after leaving the sea will cause infections, Öye said, “They should never sunbathe in wet swimsuits and bikinis. Because wet swimsuits and bikinis can cause vaginitis. They should not stay in the sea for a long time, not more than 15 - 20 minutes. Pregnant women should not swim alone and should not sail too far away. Because muscle cramps can occur during pregnancy. This can cause problems for the mother and baby. Apart from this, especially clothes and underwear should be cotton. They should definitely pay attention to this. Nylon and synthetic linen and clothes should never be preferred. Tight clothes should not be worn in the same way, the color of the clothes should be light and loose clothes make them more comfortable.”