You may have heard of the benefits of giving birth in the summer versus, say, winter or fall months. That vitamin D due to sun exposure could be more prevalent in babies born in the summer, along with other possible health differences. But what about working things out after your summer baby is born? Certainly, the weather plays a huge part in any concerns you may have with making things as comfortable as possible for both yourself and the new addition to your family.
Staying warm is definitely not an issue in the summer. You no longer have to fret about whether you or your children need that extra layer of clothing to stave off any possible colds or the flu. Since children get sick a lot less often during the summer, you will not have to worry about this so much with having a newborn. Which is just double the relief. So, on the flip side, all that is needed in regards to the heat is to make sure there is ample ventilation and that your baby isn’t wrapped up in too much clothing, should you live in an area that temperature scale tips on the higher side in the summer. This would include keeping them well hydrated and .
As mentioned, a summer pregnancy does mean there will be ample vitamin D to soak up from the sun. This is great for both you and your newborn, since you will also likely be needing some vitamin TLC after those long nine months. While you can get some great sun rays, remember to seek shade whenever you can for you and your baby to stay cool. Too much exposure can be a little harmful. This is why timing trips outdoors wisely would be best. Anywhere from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM should be kept to a minimum, for sun exposure. That’s due to the sun causing its most damage to the skin during these times.
A few ways to prepare your newborn for those longer trips under the heat of the sun would be to have him or her in a sun-friendly baby carrier. Carrier’s with a more lightweight fabric, such as nylon, would work best during the summer instead of the heavier and more heat constraining fabrics like denim.
If you’re not expecting your baby to arrive until after the summer but are reaping the benefits of the summer months in advance, there are numerous ways you can take full advantage of your summer pregnancy. You could go for a walk or a swim (water aerobics has tons of benefits for mothers-to-be), go shopping for some chic and flowing maternity clothes that are just absolutely fantastic to shop for in the summer, and even enjoy a vacation! It’s actually believed to be very beneficial for those still at the start of their pregnancy to go on vacation, since this can really help ease any stress you may be under before your pregnancy advances any further. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also very abundant and easy to find.
