Feeling weak/dizzy after being out in the sun

[sandandsun]

So, today was the first day in awhile that I've been out in the sun/at the pool. I went to our community's pool around 10 am to walk laps. It was hot as usual (I live in Florida) but I was in the water the entire time. After about 30 minutes, I sat in the sun for maybe 10 minutes tops. I immediately started feeling weak/dizzy and had to sit down and get to a cool environment.

I know you have to be careful to not overheat in pregnancy, but I was keeping myself cool the entire time. Are we just more sensitive to the heat/sun in pregnancy? It scared me, but I felt fine about 30 minutes later after drinking, eating, and getting in the air conditioning....

Has this happened to anyone else? Should I tell my doctor? This is the only time this has happened...so weird.

 

[EMSwife1124]

Yes we are much more sensitive to heat.. You can mention if you want - they will probably tell you to make sure you are drinking fluids the whole time you are outdoors.

Glad you're feeling better after going inside!

 

[jzgrace]

I lived in florida. And in 2 pregnancies I felt the same way right before I passed out. I was in the sun then found a cool place in the shade and still passed out. Be very careful and always keep cool water in hand and DO NOT walk by yourself. Luckily I had someone there both times and they caught me before I hit the ground too hard. Fl sun is torturous.

 

[sandandsun]

I lived in florida. And in 2 pregnancies I felt the same way right before I passed out. I was in the sun then found a cool place in the shade and still passed out. Be very careful and always keep cool water in hand and DO NOT walk by yourself. Luckily I had someone there both times and they caught me before I hit the ground too hard. Fl sun is torturous.

Thanks, jzgrace. That's really good to know. I think if I would have stayed outside for more than another 5 minutes, I would have passed out. It scared me because pre-pregnancy, I could walk, bike, and be outside half the day without problems - even in the FL sun! Now, I spend 40 minutes in the pool and I feel weak and dizzy. Going to play it extra safe from now on.

 

[Rican47]

So, today was the first day in awhile that I've been out in the sun/at the pool. I went to our community's pool around 10 am to walk laps. It was hot as usual (I live in Florida) but I was in the water the entire time. After about 30 minutes, I sat in the sun for maybe 10 minutes tops. I immediately started feeling weak/dizzy and had to sit down and get to a cool environment.

I know you have to be careful to not overheat in pregnancy, but I was keeping myself cool the entire time. Are we just more sensitive to the heat/sun in pregnancy? It scared me, but I felt fine about 30 minutes later after drinking, eating, and getting in the air conditioning....

Has this happened to anyone else? Should I tell my doctor? This is the only time this has happened...so weird.

I can definitely relate. I live in sunny south Florida and throughout this pregnancy I've been doing nothing but avoiding the sun and heat. I feel bad because I do know that it's important to get the vitamins that you can get from the sun. So I just have to plan my time where I need to make sure I eat well and have water if I'm going to be in the sun even for 20 mins.

 

[Luvspnk31]

Make sure ur drinking plenty of water. I'm in Indiana, so our summers aren't quite as brutal as yours, but we obviously get some hot, humid weather. My mw said I should be drinking 1-1 1/2 gal water a day. Most of us are chronically dehydrated, and between the hot weather, and pregnancy, our bodies become more sensitive.