For some women being pregnant over summer can be a challenge so it’s important to find ways of keeping cool.

TIPS for keeping cool.
Wear light coloured and loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers such as cotton or linen and try to avoid dark-coloured clothes (which attract the sun).

Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water to help prevent dehydration. It’s important to keep up your fluid intake during pregnancy so carry a bottle of cold water around with you.

Try to avoid sitting in the sun as much as possible but if you are in the sun– wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a sunhat.

Ankles and feet can swell in pregnancy, as your body retains more water than usual. Avoid standing for long periods, wear comfy shoes and put your feet up as much as possible.

Keep a water spray in your handbag to use when you get too hot.
Apply a cold, damp cloth or flannel to your forehead, the back of your neck or your wrists to help reduce body temperature.