Article: WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT WHEN YOU'RE PREGNANT

With record temperatures all over the country, staying cool this summer is of concern to everyone. But when you're pregnant and dealing with hormone surges, added body weight and ever-changing physical phenomena, the heat can be extra troublesome.

Here are some no-nonsense yet creative approaches to staying cool (and sane) during the summer heat.

"Since I've been pregnant, I have developed insomnia.

I realized that part of my sleeping problem was that I was too hot.

So now I sleep with a small fan directly in my face, and I am starting to get almost six hours of sleep (not bad for an insomniac)!"

-- Parent Soup member JLBMc

"Here in South Florida it's quite a challenge to beat the ...

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