If you spent some time in a sauna / steam room and then found out afterwards that you were pregnant; is there any chance that you could do damage to the baby. I mean like 15 - 20 minutes in the sauna / steam room.
Just curious... wondering if it would be a problem!
2007-02-26 05:04:28 · 7 answers · asked by lulu101 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I am late (period should have been around the 11th or 12th of Feb, but didn't appear). Have taken 2 HPT's - both negative. Am going to test again in a week's time and see... otherwise I'll go to the GYN.
2007-02-26 05:16:12 · update #1
AS long as it was during the first part of your pregnancy you probably did no harm. That is just like people who smoked or drank and then found out they were prenant. The doctor will tell you, not to worry, just don't do it again. It seems like the fetus can withsatnd quite a bit those first few weeks. Nature probably made it that way just for resons like this. Just to make yourself feel better, just mention it to your doctor. I wouldn't worry about it though.
2007-02-26 05:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Saunas and steam rooms dont actually do damage to a baby when your only that far along but you are at higher riisk for a miscarriage. But you should mostly be out of the clear once you hear the babys heartbeat.
2007-02-26 05:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh that was me i was in a sauna the one with my head sticking out...lol and i went for 3 times and i didnt know i was pregnant til i got morning sickness which when i was 6 wks pregnant i was there for 30 minutes every friday only 3 times ...baby came out healthy ...but when you find out STOP THE SAUNAS...lol,,,of course...if you did it and just found out you are pregnant you just stop it until you have your beautiful healthy baby good luck...cause whats the point on going if you will be gaining inches instead of losing inches.
2007-02-26 05:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey Im a massage therapist at a spa and one of our questions on our paper work for the sauna is if you are pregant......If you our pregnant you cannot get in the sauna....it is a health risk for you and for your baby..but since you did just find out...I dont think theres n-e thing to worry about..but you SHOULD go to your doctor ASAP and let them know that you did get in a sauna for about 20mins..Please let them know that ok....I hope all goes well with you and your baby and congrats to you being a mother is wonderful.......and you have a wonder gift to share life with...take it easy and by the way to and get prenatal massage is very good for you and your baby..if you like I can appoint you good massage therapist in your area........
2007-02-26 05:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by browngirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a Sauna is something that Dr.'s will tell you not to do during pregnancy. High body temps have been proven to cause birth defects. but i really think that is just for frequent usage. one time shouldnt be bad, especially very early in the first trimester. So no worries!
Congrats!
2007-02-26 05:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends....how pregnant are you? how far along?
saunas/steam rooms. tanning beds and hot tubs all increase the body's core temperature, which can overheat the baby
2007-02-26 05:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by 'Lissa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I wouldn't worry about it. :)
2007-02-26 05:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋