To think it's ok to use a jacuzzi at 10 weeks pregnant because it's no different from a bath?!

[Whateverittakes3]

I have a friend's birthday coming up and we're going to a spa for the day. I understand it would not be advisable to use the sauna/steam room but I don't see why it's not wise to use a jacuzzi. The ones I've used before have been a nice warm bath temperature, possibly slightly cooler than the baths I have so I don't see the risk of overheating. Am I missing something? (This is baby no 3 for me so I'm a bit more relaxed about everything!)

You're not supposed to raise body temperature over 37 degrees and I think most jacuzzis or hot tubs are above that which is why they recommend against it?

I wouldnt go

www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2402.aspx?CategoryID=54#close

"Overheating

When you use a sauna, jacuzzi, hot tub, steam bath or steam room, your body cannot lose heat effectively by sweating. Your body's core temperature therefore rises.
It's possible that a significant rise in your core temperature may affect your unborn baby's development, particularly in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy."

Really nasty bugs in those things, maybe best to avoid OP.

I would go, just apply some common sense. sit with your shoulders out, get out if you feel hot or every 10 mins or so and go for a swim in a normal pool to cool down. I've used all kinds of spa facilities throughout 2 pregnancies with no issues

Yes that is the difference, however I went skiing at 7 weeks pregnant and used the hot tub at our chalet every night. I just stayed immersed for short periods (5-10 min at a time) and then would pop up onto the side to dangle my legs in. Honestly, I take my baths scalding and most of them are consistently hotter than a hot tub! I'm a midwife and know every single bloody pregnancy 'rule' and guideline. I don't follow most of them!

That was my thinking fattyyum and Bue use common sense and get out if I'm feeling hot and not stay in too long. I take your point Annbag about jacuzzis staying hot whereas a bath cools down then I just add more hot water. Not sure about the bug thing.

Yes, those are the reasons. After my first pregnancy I ignored and have four healthy children.

Same reasoning as yours. I didn't sit in a jacuzzi all day (I wish!) but did use one a few times for short periods.

I'm sure I read somewhere it can raise the chance of spina bifida in first 12 weeks. I was taking folic acid so it didn't bother me taking my boiling hat baths like I always had.

In the days when abortion was illegal, a very hot bath and a lot of gin was meant to bring on a miscarriage.

I'd be more worried about the germs, sharing hot water with other people.

I would go. I did with Dc2 and he was completely fine!

I did also use the steam room but I can see why you would have reservations.

Towards the end of pregnancies I have had really achy bones both times and so have had baths that were definitely as warm. Again no ill effects.

But yes, do get out if you are feeling hot.

I'd be more worried about the germs to be honest, hot tubs are disgusting

I thought it was to do with the jets directing what could be quite strong water pressure both at the baby and at weaker pregnancy joints.

But there's a chance I made that up or heard it from someone else who's equally clueless.

Lol at bue!

Personally I would, I'd just get out every now and then!

I thought it was to do with the jets directing what could be quite strong water pressure both at the baby

Nope. At 10 weeks the baby is entirely in the (bony) pelvis. What on earth kind of damage could possibly be inflicted on the baby with a jet of water

Those who've said it's about the heat on the developing nervous system are right. But short stints will be fine.

Another person who would be more turned off by sitting in what amounts to a hot soup of everyone's happily multiplying bacteria making their way up yer nethers

Like I said, I was aware I could be completely wrong, but as far as I know, they don't tell you you can go in a jacuzzi as long as you are ten weeks pregnant, they just tell you not to use them while you are pregnant. That includes all the weeks between 1 and 40.

Bluegh.
Germy soup

I would worry about Step B. (but not sure if it can go frm persn to person in a hot tub, I might BU.

I wouldn't go. Pregnant women are more prone to UTIs and thrush, sitting around shared germ ridden water may increase the chance of both. Lots of other people's E Coli, fungal infections etc. PLus the positive water pressure from beneath forces its way into the vagina and urethra.

I stopped going in jacuzzis after I heard about the amount of hair and body fat that has to be cleaned out of the filter < boak > then there's the sweat and skin cells to think about

Athletes foot, microbes from fungal toe infections, other people's sweat, jobbie juice, tiny faecal particles, quite a soup!

I used them in my pregnancies (at all different stages) I have my baths hotter, just used common sense as you would having a hot bath if you start to feel to hot then just get out

BigBlueStars- as for a tiny amount of faecal particles: the article I linked says there is a whole teaspoonful of shit in the average jaccuzzi.