Hot flashes are part of the pregnancy ride. They often affect the head, neck, chest, and last from seconds to minutes.

Hot flashes during pregnancy

🥵Hot flashes

They sneak in like a late night craving for ice cream when you least expect them.🥵 Although they are embarrassing and uncomfortable, it's not necessary to require medical treatments as they go away on their own.😃 

🥵Causes of hot flashes

Pregnancy hot flashes result from fluctuating levels of estrogen hormones. Unbalanced pregnancy diet and stress also exacerbate hot flashes. You start sweating😓 and your skin turns red, then you may experience headache and temporary vision loss.💦 Once you get better, you'll feel chill due to a sudden loss of body heat. 

How to cope with hot flashes

Always prepare yourself with a cold towel and water🌊 to cool yourself down immediately when you suddenly feel a wave of heat inside you. Use a fan or open the window and let the air inside your room ventilate. During winter, you can wear multiple layers👚 so that you can remove one easily when you're hot.