Monsoon sounds romantic on paper cool breeze, warm chai, the smell of wet earth.
But if you're pregnant? It’s less about cozy naps and more about slippery roads, stomach bugs, and clothes that never seem to dry.
And yet you don’t need to be scared of the season. You just need to be a little smarter with your routine.
Here’s what doctors (and moms who’ve been through it) will tell you about staying safe during pregnancy in the rainy season.
- Damp Clothes are Trouble
Let’s start with the obvious. If you’re staying in damp clothes too long especially under your breasts or belly folds fungal infections are just waiting to happen.
It gets itchy, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful.
Tip: Carry a change of underwear when you go out. Stick to loose cotton. No tight jeggings or synthetic fabrics they trap sweat and make it worse.
- Street Food? Maybe Not Right Now
That golgappa craving? We get it. But monsoon isn’t kind to food hygiene.
Raw salads, chopped fruits from carts, pre-cut veggies they spoil faster in this humidity.
Tip: Stick to a healthy pregnancy diet. Hot, fresh home-cooked meals. Wash everything twice. No chilled juices or half-cooked stuff for now.
Your immunity is working double time. Let’s not give it extra work.
- Slipping Isn’t Just a Joke
You may feel confident walking around until your foot slides on a wet tile.
Even a small fall can lead to muscle strain, spotting, or worse. Especially now that your balance is shifting every week.
Tip: Use grip-friendly sandals, even at home. Don’t rush. Hold railings. Let someone else carry the umbrella or bags.
- Monsoon is Germ Season
Viral infections. Dengue. UTIs. Food poisoning. It’s all more common now and you’re more vulnerable than usual.
If you’ve been feeling extra tired, suddenly warm, or unusually unwell don’t Google it. Get checked.
Tip: Drink only clean, boiled water. Avoid uncovered food. Use mosquito repellents that are safe for pregnancy. If something feels off, check with your gynecologist in Rajkot don’t wait it out.
- Listen to Your Body More Than the Weather App
Pregnancy already makes you tired. Monsoon humidity can make it worse.
You might feel puffier. Sleepier. Slower. That’s okay.
Tip: Follow your pregnancy week by week guide, but adjust your pace. Rest more if you need. Don’t power through fatigue just because you have a checklist.
What We Tell Moms at Flowrence
At Flowrence Hospital, we believe pregnancy care should change with the seasons just like your body does.
That’s why we help you adjust your routine, diet, and checkups to stay ahead of seasonal risks.
Monsoon can be safe with the right care and a little extra attention.
