What are the accompanying symptoms of hot flashes?

Hot flushes are usually characterized by a sudden feeling of heat. This often leads to increased blood circulation in the skin, which can become reddish, occasionally reddish in color. In addition, the body tries to cool down by sweating heavily.

Sweating usually occurs mainly in the area of the head, neck and nape of the neck. Many pregnant women also complain of particularly warm feet during hot flashes. The outbreaks of sweating triggered by hot flushes during pregnancy are often so strong that affected women have to change their clothes afterwards.

The sweating can also lead to an increased feeling of coldness after the heat attack. Hot flushes generally occur more frequently as pregnancy progresses. In addition, they are much more noticeable in summer than in winter.

Hot flushes can also occur more frequently at night. In addition, other pregnancy-associated complaints can occur. Nausea and vomiting often occur at the beginning of the pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, water retention increases, especially in the legs and ankles.

Treatment of hot flashes during pregnancy

The treatment of hot flashes during pregnancy should be primarily symptomatic. The cause of the complaints is due to the hormonal changes during pregnancy, these should not be treated with medication, as the changes are necessary for pregnancy. In the case of acute heat, cooling with cool, damp cloths or a small fan can help.

A lukewarm (not ice-cold) shower can also relieve the symptoms. Cooling gels, ointments and face masks are also available from the pharmacy, which can alleviate the symptoms of hot flashes during pregnancy. Home remedies are particularly important in the treatment of hot flashes during pregnancy.

Due to increased sweating, adequate fluid intake is particularly important. Cool drinks are especially pleasant in acute hot flashes.Warm teas, on the other hand, generally cause a slight sweating, so that sudden sweating can be avoided. Especially in the warm summer months pregnant women should rather stay in the shade.

If the feeling of heat is too great, cooling compresses can help. It can also help to keep the wrists under cool, running water for a short time. Just as with “classical” medicines, one should be careful when using homeopathic remedies during pregnancy.

Some of the active ingredients can have a negative effect on pregnancy or even be dangerous for mother and/or child. In the case of hot flashes during pregnancy, however, remedies such as Before taking them, the active substance and dose should be discussed with a homeopath and doctor.

Amylium nitrosum,
Asterias rubens or
Belladonna work.
Also Glonoinum and
Sangurinaria canadensis can be helpful.