Why is my body so hot during pregnancy?

Question

I feel like a heater these days yaar, even when AC is on im sweating. Im around 5 months. Is this just hormones or something to worry about?

Nupur Chatterjee · Answer

I felt extremely hot during my second trimester, and my doctor suggested checking my thyroid levels again. Sometimes thyroid fluctuations can also cause heat sensitivity, so do mention it to your gynac in your routine checkups.

Arpitha Chatterjee · Answer

It is completely normal, dear. Your body is pumping almost 50% more blood now, which creates a lot of internal heat. Keep a water bottle handy and rest as much as possible.

Mrinal Sarkar · Answer

While feeling warm is very normal due to hormones, please keep tracking your temperature. If you feel dizzy or have an actual fever, check with your gynac immediately.

Shraddha Vijayakumar · Answer

I felt so uncomfortable and sweaty even under the fan. It made me quite irritable at times because my body was just constantly hot. Taking cool showers twice a day was my only saving grace.

Kasturi Walia · Answer

Same here, the hormonal shift increases your basal body temperature. Drinking coconut water daily really helped cool down my system.

Anusha Pati · Answer

Oh, pregnancy glow is actually just pregnancy heat! 🔥 Your metabolism is working double-time for the baby, which makes you feel so hot. Wear loose cotton clothes and drink lots of water!

Sita Vijayakumar · Answer

I just delivered my baby and remember feeling like a furnace throughout my pregnancy! It's due to the increased blood flow and hormones. I slept with the AC on full blast even in winter!