I have done some research on can pregnant women get into hot tubs. and some web sites say yes, and some say no. what is it really? can you get in the hot tub? or cant you? but then i heard from someone who i live by that last year with her pregnancy she got in the hot tub but kept the temp. down by like 90 or lower. and she said everything turned out fine and it really helped with her muscels and back n all. help!
2007-02-01 13:01:19 · 26 answers · asked by Michila Noell 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i will add something here. Im 38 almost 39 weeks pregnant
2007-02-01 13:16:58 · update #1
I would stay away from hot tubs, especially while I was pregnant (I'm 8 weeks)
If you feel the need to relax, which I know you do when pregnant, try having a warm bath instead. Light a candle, put on your favourite Cd, turn the phone off, and just relax. The good thing is you won't end up smelling like all those chemicals in the hot tub water and you don't have to feel fat trying to fit into a bathing suit.
Take the time now for yourself because once baby comes, I don't think it will be something we can ever expect to imagine again!!!
2007-02-01 13:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by natalie s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've ever been to a public swimming area that has hot tubs they have the do's and don'ts. Pregnant women should not get into hot tubs. It could be dangerous to the baby as well as you. I know that the high temperature can make a person light headed. It's kind of like riding a roller coaster pregnant. You shouldn't do that either. I wouldn't take the chance. I'm sure the back pain is tough, but you can find other alternatives. Ask your hubby to massage your back. You can lay on your side or in a chair. I had severe back pain with my second baby. Of course he was 10lbs. He was a heavy one to carry. Good luck. Also some people are willing to risk it. Like smoking while pregnant. I fell you're playing with fire. Why risk it.
2007-02-01 13:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by mel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get in the hot tub. I also read when I was pregnant that the excess heat was not good for your body as it raises your body temperature considerably and therefore that of the baby. I never read that it was okay so I am surprised to hear you found that on the web. I also reckon if in doubt, don't do it as you are only pregnant for a few months and will be able to get into the hot tub soon enough.
A warm bath, however, is okay and is a nice way to relax and can be good for your muscles. It can also help to bring on labour if you are overdue (that and sex and spicy food) I did all three of these things on a Sunday and gave birth on the Monday so I reckon there's some truth in it. Good luck!
2007-02-01 13:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically, a pregnant woman should not let her temperature go above 101 degrees, not for a fever, not because of exercising, hot weather or even hot tubs. If you have control over the water in the hot tub you should be able to put it at a temperature (around 95) that you can get some benefit from for muscle pain etc. but will not put you in any danger. If you have any doubts, take a thermometer in with you and test the water especially lower in the water where your belly is.
2007-02-01 13:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by Monique D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a good idea for a pregnant lady to raise her temp above 100 for more than 10 minutes. With my first pregnancy I got in the hot tub after my 1st trimester for less than 10 minutes.
A great alternative is a bath tub with some jets... run some warm (not hot) bath water and soak for an hour!!!
2007-02-01 13:07:00 · answer #5 · answered by RachelCook WV 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a hot tub and my OB said no temp over 100 and not for more than 20 minutes. Remember bath water is hotter than that. Enjoy the soaking now, as I cant remember the last time that Ive been in in the past few months since shes been here. Good luck for a happy baby!!
2007-02-01 13:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by lizstonerock@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she kept it down around 90 then its probably ok. Its just the extremely hot temperatures in some hot tubs that doctors worry about. The book I am reading right now says no. The baby through most of the pregnancy has no fat deposits and therefore can not regulate its temperature. So you don't want to expose it to anything so extreme.
2007-02-01 13:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by I love sushi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Apparently you don't want your body temp to get too high whilst pregnant. So a cooller tub would be ok.
Although I have heard spas and hot tubs carry a high risk of infection because lots of people get in and out and you don't know how clean they are.
I would check with your doctor, but I think most would say no to be on the safe side. But how do they differentiate between a hot tub or having a hot shower or bath????? I dunno?
2007-02-01 16:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by Kylie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask a professional. Like your doctor. The reasoning behind it all is being in hot water raises your blood pressure which is not good for either you or baby. You will notice at pools and other public hottubs that you have a time limit in there. Raising your temp is not a good idea. If you are in your own tub at home with jets, just don't make it too hot.
Why take chances with your baby? Get a massage or take a warm bath at home. Look out for number 1, and that is your baby.
2007-02-01 13:05:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the temp is lower than 90, then yes. You can get in.
If the temp is above 90, then no.
The hotter the water, the more chance you run with overheating and essentially boiling the fetus. If you're hot, your baby is completely submerged and continueing to heat.
Also, don't use the "she did it and her baby turned out fine!"
If you turn the heat on the hot tub down, it's fine.
If you use a public hot tub, I would discourage it. Most hot tubs are breading grounds for bacteria.
Have you checked this out with your doctor? Before doing ANYTHING, talk with your doctor about risks.
2007-02-01 13:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋