I am pregnant,and I've heard that it's a bad idea to get into a hottub/spa.?

Question

Is there any truth to this?

Can anyone point me in a direction to find out?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hot tubs can cause hyperthermia, which is an abnormally high body temperature. A body temperature of 101º F and above can raise concerns during pregnancy. Some studies have shown an increased risk of birth defects in babies of women who had an increased body temperature during the first trimester of pregnancy. Hot tubs are often factory programmed to maintain a water temperature of approximately 104º F. It takes only 10-20 minutes in a hot tub to raise your body temperature to 102º F or higher.

Amber has copied and pasted the entire article from Americanpregnancy.org for her answer below, so you could just read that in entire instead of following the link I posted. Amercanpregnancy.org does have a lot of other good information too, though. I just copied the parts that I thought directly answered your question.

Answer 2

There are great websites like babycenter.com for all those pregnancy do's and don'ts. As far as hottubs go, it's not a good idea. It raises your body temperature too much, and the baby cannot regulate it's temperature as well as you can. It's really not very safe to take hot baths either (warm ones are okay). For the same reason it's not good when a pregnant woman gets a fever-- it's not safe for the baby to have a high temperature. Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

Yes there is truth to it. Being in the hot tub can raise your internal temp. and anything over 102 is bad for the fetus.. Most people however get out before there temp. rises that high, but still untill the baby is born steer clear of the hottub/spa..

Answer 4

Yes, hot tubs and spas are bad news for pregnant women. Or rather, for their babies. Anything that raises your body temperature (such as sitting, submerged to your neck, in hot water) will affect the developing baby, and could harm him/her.

I know many people think you can't take hot baths either, but the advice I was given by medical professionals was to not have the temperature uncomfortably warm. If I felt hot, or sweaty, it was too hot. I enjoyed quite warm baths, especially towards the end of my pregnancy, when all my joints hurt and I couldn't sleep!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I think it depends how hot the jacuzzi is. Some jacuzzis are only 96-98 degrees which I believe is ok, but anything hotter isn't a good idea. Also, you shouldn't stay in for more then 10-20 minutes.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Ok, that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. There are many myths about pregnancy. But if you are in the end of your second or third trimester, you might be surprised how much a hot tub will relax you and make you feel comfortable for a while.

Answer 8

From what I understand, the issue is that the hot water can raise your blood pressure to a dangerously high level. With all the excess blood you have in your body when you're pregnant, it is not safe for you or your fetus to have it pumping through your body at such high rates.

Answer 9

For many pregnant women, sitting in a hot tub sounds like a great way to ease muscle aches related to pregnancy. It is important to use caution when choosing a hot tub for relaxation and pain relief. Hot tubs can cause hyperthermia, which is an abnormally high body temperature.



What is the concern with hot tubs during pregnancy?
According to the Organization of Teratology Information Services (OTIS), a body temperature of 101º F and above can raise concerns during pregnancy. Some studies have shown an increased risk of birth defects in babies of women who had an increased body temperature during the first trimester of pregnancy.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that becoming overheated in a hot tub is not recommended during pregnancy. ACOG also recommends that pregnant women never let their core body temperature rise above 102.2º F.

Although the specific degree differs, both OTIS and ACOG attest to the concern related to hot tub use during pregnancy.

Hot tubs are often factory programmed to maintain a water temperature of approximately 104º F. It takes only 10-20 minutes in a hot tub to raise your body temperature to 102º F or higher. To maintain a steady temperature, water is circulated and re-circulated through the hot tub to pump out cold water and pump in hot water.

So, is a hot bath safer than using a hot tub?
A hot bath, which is not uncomfortable or scalding, is a safer way to relax. In a bath much of your upper body will remain out of the water, making you less likely to overheat. Additionally, the water in a bath begins to cool off, as opposed to a hot tub, further reducing any risk of overheating.

How to reduce the risk if you choose to use a hot tub:
Although the Association does not recommend using hot tubs during pregnancy, here are some steps you can take to reduce any risk:

Re-program your hot tub to maintain a lower temperature.
Limit time in a hot tub to 10 minutes or less.
Monitor the temperature of the water by dipping a thermometer in the hot tub.
Monitor your body temperature to avoid overheating.
Pay attention to warning signs such as becoming uncomfortable or if you stop sweating.

yeah i did copy the entire thing so what it dosent matter.as long as it helps her

Answer 10

Yup, it's true - the baby can't protect itself from the high heat... BUT! I found a way around it! I put my legs in the hot tub, sitting on the side, my husband and I were on vacation and I didn't want to miss out completely!