Irish mums-to-be reveal how they're coping with the heat while pregnant

With the rising temperatures seeing many of us desperate to cool down, Jen Stevens hears from several expectant mums about their tips and tricks to deal with the heat

'I keep going for drives because my car has really good aircon,' one pregnant woman says.

It's the hottest day of the year — and of the century so far — and the sound of fans can be heard across the country.

One group finding the rising heat particularly challenging is pregnant people and many mums-to-be have shared their secrets to staying cool as the mercury rises.

From ice lollies on demand to fans pointed at some interesting places, here's how some of Ireland's pregnant population is coping today.

"Eating all the Mr Freezes I bought for my kids. I told them I have none."

"I keep going for drives because my car has really good aircon."

"Very cold face clothes on my neck, keep shouting at my husband for a new one."

"Feet in cold water under my home office desk. I forgot and stood up and soaked the place."

"A fan blasting beside me on my desk as I work."

"Showers pretty much every hour and Calippos."

"Staying inside with my spray can of water."

Lying in a dark room with a fan aimed at me.

"Staying indoors where possible, iced drinks, wearing as little as possible."

"Ice lollies on repeat."

"Hand-held fan."

"All curtains closed in the house with a fan in every room."

"Wet face cloths in the freezer, face sprays in the fridge and as much water as possible."

"My sister (7.5 months pregnant) just text from Lidl where she's gone to stand in the fridge aisle."

"I've a mini fan on my desk and also sitting with my legs in a paddling pool on breaks."

"Feet in a basin of iced water."

• Responses gathered via Instagram.