Why am i feeling cold in early pregnancy?

Question

I'm in my early pregnancy weeks and I've been feeling unusually cold lately, even indoors. Is this a common thing, and why might it be happening? I'm just a little concerned.

Sangeeta Agarwal · Answer

My mom used to make warm ginger-tulsi tea for me when I felt like this. Hormones can make our body temperature go up and down, so wrap yourself in a nice cozy shawl.

Chithralekha Mehta · Answer

I literally use this as an excuse to drink hot tomato soup and eat piping hot kachoris! It's just those early hormonal shifts, so keep yourself warm and enjoy some comfort food.

Nilima Modi · Answer

I had this exact thing in my first trimester, I was shivering under blankets while my husband was sweating! It completely went away by week 12, so don't worry, it's just hormones settling in.

Chitra Chawla · Answer

Same here, I'm in my 8th week and sometimes I feel so cold even when it's warm outside. Does anyone know if this lasts into the second trimester too?

Amoolya Raghavan · Answer

It's quite common due to basal body temperature changes and your metabolism working double time. Just layer up and stay hydrated, but if you get a proper fever, then call your gynac.

Deeksha Dutta · Answer

Hormonal changes do this, but make sure it's not a fever or thyroid issue. I had some thyroid complications earlier, so I'd suggest getting your blood levels checked by your doctor once.