According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms of overheating include warm skin, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps and nausea. Pregnant women who have a body temperature of 102.2° F for more than about 10 minutes may start to feel these symptoms, which can lead to trouble for you and your unborn baby, including cramping or contractions. Just because you’re pregnant, it doesn’t mean you need to stay indoors all summer and miss out on fun opportunities with your family. It does mean that you should follow a few tips to better protect yourself and your baby, such as: