a friend of mine who is pregnant (2month) went with me to the gym but she just used the treadmill for slow walking.. I usually go to the steam room after exercising and she came with me.. afterwards we find out that it is prohibited.. but why?
2006-12-15 07:18:37 · 13 answers · asked by Lemi 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it is bad for pregnant women cause it causes your body temp to rise and that can cause birth defects. It is the same with hot tubs or really hot baths.
2006-12-15 07:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by b&g4me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you go into a steam room or hot tub your temp goes up and your body sweats to cool down. Her baby can't do that and could cause major problems if not die from the heat.
2006-12-15 15:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by thurtlebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stream rooms and hot tubs are not a good idea during pregnancy. The extreme heat of them can cause preterm labor and for those not far along miscarriage.
2006-12-15 15:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as a hot tub, the heat. If a mother's body temp gets over 104 it can cause brain damage to the baby.
2006-12-15 15:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by tabithap 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stream rooms and hot tubs are not a good idea during pregnancy. The extreme heat of them can cause preterm labor and for those not far along miscarriage.....
2006-12-15 15:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by m.sh26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the fetus is unable to regulate it's own body tempurature. If mom gets too hot, baby will overheat and not be able to cool down.
Same goes for too hot baths and jacuzzi's.
2006-12-15 15:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mother's core temperature could rise to the point where the baby would be injured (similar to having a fever).
2006-12-15 15:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by frugernity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saunas and hot tubs are never good for pregnant women. Just because you can take the heat, doesn't mean your growing baby can.
2006-12-15 15:21:39 · answer #8 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's very dangerous for the baby because an adult will overheat much slower than the baby. So while the mother may feel fine you could be cooking your baby.
2006-12-15 15:22:31 · answer #9 · answered by mikearion 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your body temp should not rise that high.
2006-12-15 15:26:48 · answer #10 · answered by Finally pregnant w/ #2!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋