quick question for midwives here re safety of hot water bottles

[fabmrsv]

i am 33 weeks pregannt and getting back ache and some period type pains. is it safe to use hot water bottle or lavender wheat pack in pregnancy to ease pain?
thanks

im not a mw but i used a hot water bottle on my back almost every night from 30 weeks as I had bad cocyx pain. my consultant said it was fine so long as not too hot and not to put it anywhere near bump
phee

do you have any bleeding? I wonder if it would be worth phoning the midwives - they may want to check you if you're getting cramps?

thanks no i don't have any bleeding but i do take your point re cramps and backache!! it is on my mind a lot that i might have the baby early so thanks for your advice. however cramps seemed to have eased off although i may give them a call tomorrow if i still have back ache

Hi Fab - yes, on the back is fine, or even on the front for a short time (15 mins, not too hot) is ok.

Have a lie down and take some paracetamol and hopefully youll feel better tomorrow. If still cramping, give the hospital a call.