Have any of you mommies been VERY pregnant in the hot summer heat?

Question

I am due June 30th and I live in Atlanta, where we have infamous HOT, HUMID summers starting in April/May.

I can already feel myself getting towards that uncomfortable stage, with an aching back, etc.. I was wondering if any of you mommies hav been pregnant through the hot summer and if you had any tips on trying to stay comfortable and cool.

I work in an office, and I am not sure what I will be able to wear to stay cool and comfortable, but also somewhat professional.

As always, all advice is appreciated :)

Answer 1

My wife was pregnant in the summer with our youngest. She just wore dresses a lot and flip flops (if you can get away with it) She always carried around a frozen bottled water and drank it as it melted. And she had one of those tiny battery operated fans that you can attch to your keychain.

Answer 2

It is very hot where I live- Dallas area. And we have ceiling fans in most of our rooms. So they are on all the time during much of the summer. This helps with the heat. And I don't ever put my daughter in much around the house. A onesie is enough, and maybe a pair of socks. And as far as before A/C. Realize we are spoiled to some extent, but also in many areas where it is hot frequently there just wasn't that many people. Those areas were not highly populated until electric fans and then A/C. Because it is tough to keep an infant cool. I used to visit my grandmother in Missouri during the summer. She didn't have A/C and we were there a couple times during heat waves. My mother used to mist down our sheets with water and she put cool towels at the windows and in front of the fans.

Answer 3

I am due on August 16th and I live in Arizona where temps normally reach 110 degrees!!! I am having my 1st and that was one of my concerns. My gf had her baby last August and she said you basically just want to stay indoors at all times. Talk to you work and see what the dress code will be like during the summers and since you are pregnant, what can and can you not wear. Park in shaded areas and take frequent showers.



I just bought some maternity clothes for work for when summer rolls around and I found some nice clothes that have a very nice fabric (not thick) and feels very cool against my skin. It's professional. You can always wear tank-like shirts and maybe take a blazer or sweater with you to wear over it when you need to.



Good luck!

Answer 4

Good news is you're pregnant and that allows you to look un-professional if you choose.

Even the simplest tops/outfits of light weight materials will look good with a touch of jewelry and open weave (straps) type sandals will keep your feet cooler.

I can't imagine your office not having air conditioning so if needed, add a small fan to your work area to help increase the cooler air flow towards you.

If you get really over heated, while sitting at your desk, place your feet on ice packs; your whole body will feel cooler - faster.

I didn't have air conditioning (just fans) at home or work and I looked like a wet rag doll (fat, too) for the whole summer with temperatures running 99 degrees with 99 humidity. Sticky!

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Answer 5

I will be pregnant during the hot summer months (I'm due July 7th), and I live in the deep south of texas, where it also gets hot around March or April.

A friend of mine had her baby in June and she said she just wore flip flops and drank a lot of water. When she was home, she wore shorts and a t-shirt to keep cool.

I'm sure it can be very uncomfortable, but I think you're employer will understand that you need to wear flip flops or cool blouses to stay comfortable. You might also consider wearing capris if you can.

Answer 6

yeah it was miserable. baby was born 9/1/07. i don't have air conditioning at my house. so i absolutely loved being at work because at least i could keep cool. so i worked right up until i gave birth. my coworkers had to just about drag me out of the office and drive me to the hospital. i wore a skirt just about every day and flat sandals. when you're that big, your choices in clothing are somewhat limited. i would usually wear a sleeveless top and throw a sweater on over it if i needed to meet with any clients. the humidity was worse for me than the heat. i figured if anyone ever questioned me about wearing the sandals then i would get a note from my dr. but everyone was real understanding. oh i also bought a fan for my desk and carried around water with me wherever i went. good luck.

Answer 7

God yeah i remember that- i feel for you. I stocked my freezer up with ice lollies, they were a godsend. There is not much you can do that is not already obvious- drink lots of water- not tea/juice/squash etc as fluid- water is the only thing that will really hydrate you, and ALWAYS have a bottle with you- i also found freezing a bottle of water at night helped ready for the morning, it will defrost quickly but will be cold for longer. And loose clothing, wear long hair up etc.

There are some cooling sprays on the market but check the labels. also a lady in hospital with me had a hand fan with a spray bottle attached which you can fill with water, i find in the heat the fans just blow hot air after a while, so the one with the spray bottle is great.

Good luckx

Answer 8

If you have to wear a suit maybe wear a nice sleeveless blouse under it and take off the jacket when you are alone in your office. I also had to dress professional in the dead of summer while I was very hugely pregnant. Gap makes some great professional maternity wear that is very cool and comfy. Also drink lots and lots of icey water to prevent ankle and hand swelling. Wear your hair up if you can and maybe frequently put ice packs on your neck when not with a client. All those trick helped me stay cool. I delivered Sept 30. Good luck!

Answer 9

I gave birth to my son July 31 of 99 during one of the hottest summers on record in the St Louis area lol. We have notoriously hot and humid summers as well.



Yes it can be quite miserable. Drink water a lot and always carry it with you. It's very important. Light weight loose fitting clothing and if you can get away with it shoes that you can kick off under your desk is nice... I used to put my bare feet on the cold floor and it helped.



Also try to go for walks and things of that nature after the sun is down. I made my husband go on walks with me at 10 or 11 at night to get things moving lol.



I ate a LOT of watermelon that summer. It seemed to be light and sweet and helped me deal a lot with the heat. It's also very nutrient rich and watery.



Other than that stay indoors and don't exert yourself too much during the hottest parts of the day.

Answer 10

I would bring a small fan to the office that you can put on your desk. That will help keep you cool at least. There are many cute sleevless business shirts available, and nice tank tops you can wear to work...try Mimi Maternity. They have their own stores but their stuff is also sold at Macy's. I am due June 21, but luckily live in the Midwest where it won't be that hot in June. My sister-in-law delivered in August though...and she wore tank tops all day long. :)

Answer 11

I was pregnant with twins last summer. Even though it was early, I was soooo miserable! The best thing to do is keep out of the heat and in air conditioning as much as possible.



Another thing is to take a cool rag or ice pack and put it on the back of your neck. It instantly cools you down.

Answer 12

I gave birth to my son July 17, 2006 and I live in eastern Tennessee so it gets pretty hot here too, and very humid.

All I can tell you is to stay in the air conditioning as much as possible, and drink lots of fluids. I was lucky though, the heat didn't really seem to bother me too much. Congratulations, and good luck!

Answer 13

We are due with our first the end of August. Naturally, August just happens to be the hottest month here in Colorado. I am not looking foreward to it at all. At least it is a dry heat. I am sorry you are in the humidity! Congrats!

Answer 14

I was 8 months Pregnant in August, it was so hot! My advice is get an A/C. I had one in my living room and bedroom! And drink lots of water.

Answer 15

I wish i knew ut this question is helping me out in a way to im due in sept so ill e pregnant all summer and it gets hottt....heard it was hard to be prgo in the summer good luck and congrats

Answer 16

i was! i spent most of the summer pretty much naked in front of the AC, if/when i went outside i always brought a huge bottle of water with me and took it very easy, good luck! it will all be worth it in the end! congrats on the new addition!

Answer 17

honey, i had my daughter august 28th of 2001....which was bad because august is known to be the hottest month of the year. it was uncomfortable but what was worse was pulling our daughter in and out of the heat. just make sure your air conditioner works in your home and your car. and dont bundle them up in extreme heat. my daughter spent like the first 2 weeks of her life in a onesie....my baby that i am pregnant with now is due july 18th....so i get to go through it again......

Answer 18

no, but I'm due in September, so I'll be hot and huge too. Can't wait tp hear the answers top this one



good luck

Answer 19

i am due july 17th and i live in iowa...i am very worried.. iowa isn't known for heat.. its known for humidity.. sometimes its so humid you walk out the door and instantly lose your breath! I wish us both luck. it'll be worth it when the babies are here!

Answer 20

Oh really if you have no air conditioning at home - rent one for your bedroom at least. I swear I would have died with out one.