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What should pregnant women drink to relieve summer heat?

Asked by:Dusk

Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 12:08 PM

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  • Cressida Cressida

    Mar 30, 2026

      1. Pregnant mothers, drinking tea is also a good choice

      Tea contains tea polyphenols, aromatic oils, minerals, proteins, vitamins and other nutrients.

      However, various teas contain different ingredients. Green tea is extremely rich in zinc, while the extract of black tea contains very little zinc.

      Zinc element pair fetus plays an extremely important role in normal growth and development. Therefore, experts believe that pregnant women who like to drink tea can drink an appropriate amount of light green tea. Light green tea is very beneficial to strengthening heart and kidney function, promoting blood circulation, helping digestion, preventing pregnancy edema, and promoting fetal growth and development.

      However, if pregnant women drink too much and too strong tea, especially strong black tea, it will be harmful to the fetus. in tea coffee Because of its stimulant effect, drinking too much tea will stimulate the fetus to increase fetal movement, and even harm the growth and development of the fetus. Tea contains tannic acid, which can combine with the iron in pregnant women's food to form a complex that cannot be absorbed by the body. If pregnant women drink too much strong tea, it may cause pregnancy anemia It is possible that the fetus may also suffer from congenital iron deficiency anemia.

      Drinking light green tea is beneficial to pregnant women and the fetus, but green tea also contains tannic acid, which can also hinder the absorption of iron. Therefore, if pregnant women drink light green tea 1 hour after a meal, the absorption of iron will not be affected. Pregnant women who do not have the habit of drinking tea are best to drink drinks rich in vitamin C, because vitamin C can help the absorption of iron and enhance the body's disease resistance.

      2. Pregnant women are also particular about drinking water.

      Women must drink enough water during pregnancy and avoid drinking water only when they are thirsty. Expectant mothers who have to go to work should drink a glass of fresh boiled water after getting up. In addition, you can also drink a glass of water after work and before get off work. Drinking more water during early pregnancy can prevent dehydration and reduce the levels of energy in the blood that can cause morning sickness hormone concentration.

      However, the amount of water the expectant mother drinks should be increased or decreased according to various factors such as her activity level and weight.

      For expectant mothers, the correct way to drink water should be: the daily intake of water in the early stages of pregnancy is 1000 to 1500 ml, and it is best to control the amount of water within 1000 ml in the third trimester. The method of drinking water should be to drink water every two hours, ensuring a total of 1600 ml of drinking water 8 times a day.

      3. Cooling supplements for pregnant women

      Summer is more suitable for cleansing and nourishing, because the weather is hot and it is easy to sweat and lose a lot of salt; in addition, pregnant women have a hotter constitution. nerve Endocrine is tight and easy to eat

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