Could overheating overnight at five weeks pregnant harm the baby?

[IcyPeer]

Hi all

I am 5 weeks pregnant and I’m a bit panicked. Woke up this morning really hot and sweating probably due to the warm weather we are having (yesterday was 29•c). I didn’t really think last night, I put on a thickish top and long bottoms didn’t get a fan or open windows. And my son sneaks in my bed in middle of night who is like a hot water bottle.
Im a bit panicky as I looked up that getting overheated can cause higher risk of causing defects to the baby.
would this happen? I’m very anxious as last pregnancy was not a great one so I’m extra aware.

No.

It’s fine, what do you think happens to people in hot countries?

Maybe research some strategies to keep health anxiety under control during pregnancy - as it will be a long 9 months otherwise.

No.

It means overheating as in heat stroke and things like that. Not just being hot at night, which we all were last night!

I think it's probably pretty common in the first trimester. I definitely woke up all hot and sweaty at least once but it's just because I run hotter during pregnancy so have to dress a bit lighter. I think it's more of a problem if you're too hot for a long time. I seem to overheat pretty easy so if I get out of bed too fast or have morning sickness I just feel overheated but I just throw off the duvet, open a window, shed a layer etc to cool back down quickly.

I honestly wouldn't worry about it as you can't undo it, just get yourself some lighter pjs, thin duvet and a fan so it's not as likely to happen again :) the weather is only going to get hotter.