Nest Baby's Summer Safety Tips For Expectant Mothers

The weather's heating up and that means the effects of summer will be even stronger for pregnant women. In fact, being pregnant means that a woman is more prone to sunburn, food poisoning, itchiness, and more.

Carley Roney, TheNestBaby.com editor-in-chief shares the five biggest summer concerns for hot moms-to-be and some cool tips to beat the heat.

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Roney suggested:

FOR SUNBURNS:
-Belli Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen SPF 25: $24 http://www.belliskincare.com/

-Cabana Life Super Floppy Hat with Built-in SPF 50: $28 http://www.cabanalife.com

FOR BUG BITES:
-Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent: $8
-Burt's Bees Bug Bite Relief: $6

FOR DEHYDRATION:
Ordinarily, you should try to drink two liters of clear liquids every day, but in the summer, you should add eight ounces for every hour you spend in the heat - that's the amount you'll be sweating out.

FOR SWELLING:
- A hammock
-Mama Mio Massage Oil: $19 www.mamamio.com

FOR FOOD POISONING:
-Veranda Cooler Basket: $45 http://www.picnicfun.com

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