Hot Flashes

[Anonymous]

I'm 33+ weeks, and I have been having what feels like hot flashes! Comes and goes, maybe once/twice per day. Just started happening yesterday. WHere'd this come from? Btw, I had a doc appt today and all is fine...

Anyone else?

[Anonymous]

I have those in the few days before my period and for a week or so leading up to delivery. The worst ones were after the delivery. I would wake up having soaked through my clothes with sweat.

Did you ask the doc about it?

[Anonymous]

Yep, and you'll keep getting them after the pregnancy especially if you are breast feeding - oh the fun

Like in menopausal women - it is just the flux of hormones, but in your case your body is preparing for and accommodating a baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have those in the few days before my period and for a week or so leading up to delivery. The worst ones were after the delivery. I would wake up having soaked through my clothes with sweat.

Did you ask the doc about it?

Another reason you sweat a lot post partem (not to mention peeing A LOT) is that your body is trying to get rid of all the excess fluid that has been built up the last 9 months. Obviously, your body can't get rid of it overnight so over the course of a week or so (depending on the person) be prepared for the sweating and peeing.