{"id":22970,"date":"2015-08-05T12:30:37","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T12:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ivi-fertility.com\/en\/?p=2007"},"modified":"2023-11-17T11:10:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T09:10:53","slug":"how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enjoy being pregnant during the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Summer has arrived and at times the heat can make you want to just stay indoors. If you\u2019re pregnant, just the thought of heading out into the suffocating city heat can be exhausting.<\/p>\n<p>So we thought it would be good to share <strong>some ideas on how to make the most of the summer and your pregnancy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer\/#Relaxation\" title=\"Relaxation\">Relaxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer\/#Comfortable_clothing\" title=\"Comfortable clothing\">Comfortable clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer\/#No_to_%E2%80%9COperation_Bikini%E2%80%9D\" title=\"No to \u201cOperation: Bikini\u201d\">No to \u201cOperation: Bikini\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer\/#Last_one_in_is_a_wimp\" title=\"Last one in is a wimp!\">Last one in is a wimp!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/how-to-enjoy-being-pregnant-during-the-summer\/#Good_habits\" title=\"Good habits\">Good habits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relaxation\"><\/span>Relaxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s certainly warm at this time of year and temperatures of 30\u00b0C or over can be oppressive for anyone, let alone a pregnant woman.<\/p>\n<p>The best way of staving off the heat is to lie back in a hammock, out of direct sunlight, with a cool drink. Make the most of it because once the baby is born these spells of rest will be few and far between for both you and your partner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comfortable_clothing\"><\/span>Comfortable clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dressing for the summer couldn\u2019t be easier. Instead of struggling to combine a dozens of winter layers, you can now go for the easy option \u2013 a cool dress made of natural and breathable fibres, like cotton or linen. It\u2019s one headache less and you\u2019ll save money and feel comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_to_%E2%80%9COperation_Bikini%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>No to \u201cOperation: Bikini\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pregnancy means you don\u2019t have to worry about getting bikini ready. Your tummy is the ideal cover for those extra pounds and the perfect excuse for enjoying a few more ice creams \u2013 but always, of course, staying within the recommended limits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_one_in_is_a_wimp\"><\/span>Last one in is a wimp!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swimming is highly recommended for pregnant women as water helps you loosen up your muscles and joints. A nice swim, followed by an early evening stroll, will make sure you give birth fully fit and with a perfect tan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_habits\"><\/span>Good habits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Summer is the perfect time to eat healthy salads, fruit and vegetables \u2013 so much more appetising when it\u2019s warm and sunny. And don\u2019t forget to eat fish and dairy products and to drink plenty of water \u2013 all are indispensable during those nine crucial months.<\/p>\n<p>We hope we\u2019ve convinced you that being pregnant during the summer has its advantages. If you can think of any others to round off this post, please share them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[:en]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":109531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to enjoy being pregnant during the summer - IVI Fertility Clinics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Summer has arrived and at times the heat can make you want to just stay indoors. 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