Most pregnant women have a hot flush at one time or another, sometimes know as night sweats which can cause you to have bad nights sleep. You are not on your own by any far stretch of the imagination. The cause is thought to be (surprise surprise) 'imbalanced hormone levels' and in particular Estrogens.
Estrogens are present in men and women, and usually present in higher levels in women of reproductive age.
Common sense approaches to control hot flushes include:
- Wearing layers of clothing and peel them off when you get too hot - Putting a fan on - Turn the heat down in the house - Have a cool drink
How long do they last ?
This can vary from as little as thirty seconds to five minutes approximately.
How Frequently do they happen ?
Frequency differs from women to women and some experience them all the time while some mothers don't have then at all !
Don't worry, hot flushes will not last forever and it's a phase during your pregnancy that many mothers before you have taken. Always seek professional medical help with anything you are not sure about your pregnancy.
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