Hot flashes are sudden sensations of warmth in the body and most often appear on the face, neck, and chest. Although more commonly associated with menopause, hot flashes are actually a symptom noticed by many pregnant women as well. Hot flashes can last from a few seconds to several minutes.

What is the reason of this?

Like hot flashes during menopause, hot flashes during pregnancy are likely due to fluctuating hormone levels in the body, particularly decreased estrogen levels.

Tips

There are no medications or surgical procedures that stop hot flashes - basically the only way to treat them is to manage the effects. For example, you can try layering so that you may lose a layer or two (or three) when the moment comes. Otherwise, the best thing you can do when hot flashes occur is to relax, stay calm, and remember that this will pass also.

Hot flashes can be annoying, but they are very common and completely healthy. Remember that while a fever rises, hot flashes do not raise your body temperature, so it's important not to confuse the two.