![]() ![]() Daily exercise can also help you sleep better, and reduces stress. From an aerobic perspective, the benefits of swimming while pregnant are huge-not only is it low-impact, it keeps you from overheating and can reduce swelling in your arms and legs. If you have access to a local or community pool, now’s the time to take advantage of it. Getting bored with plain old water? Think about infusing your bottle with fruit (or even cucumbers!). Carry a water bottle with you and drink throughout the day-if you’re feeling thirsty it means you’re already dehydrated. According to the Mayo Clinic, pregnant women should be drinking around 10 cups of fluids a day, and you may want to up that when the temperatures peak. We probably don’t need to tell you that staying hydrated while pregnant is important-even more so during the summer. We’ve got the pregnancy tricks and tips that will help you survive this summer (and enjoy it!). Of course, that doesn’t mean you should hide in an air conditioned room until September hits (probably not a reality for any of us). Ask any woman who’s made it through July at seven, eight or nine months pregnant and she’ll tell you: it won’t always be pretty. ![]() Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of your life-it can also be one of the most uncomfortable, particularly if you’re expecting during the summer. ![]()
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