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Jacuzzi/steam room in early pregnancy?

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KHS · 18/03/2009 11:25

My gym has notices up saying that pregnant women are advised not to use the steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. I can understand about the sauna as it would get very hot for the baby, but is there really any danger with the steam room and esp. the jacuzzi? Or are they just protecting themselves legally in case someone accidentally gives birth there ?

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Tee2072 · 18/03/2009 11:27

No, bad idea!!! Too hot water/steam can drive your body temp up and drive the baby's body temp up and harm it!!!!

FiveGoMadInDorset · 18/03/2009 11:31

Also the jets can work on your pressure points inducing labour.

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 18/03/2009 11:32

And the heat can cause your blood pressure to drop. Stay away I'm afraid!

OonaghBhuna · 18/03/2009 11:33

No, there is a risk of legion aires disease, they are not clean and you would be putting yourself at risk of infection.

Gemzooks · 18/03/2009 11:37

I would not worry about using any of these for a SHORT time, like 5 mins. not long enough to get too hot. I found sauna warm and comforting after gym, but only for 5 mins or so. Just do what you feel is right. You don't want to raise your core temp but a few minutes is nice, after all you can take hot baths in preg. they just warn you because they don't want someone miscarrying and blaming them.

Simplysally · 18/03/2009 11:37

Steam rooms are just as hot as saunas, if not hotter.

Beccabump · 18/03/2009 13:50

Unashamedly stolen from nhs

There is little research on using saunas during pregnancy. However, it's generally considered wise to avoid them, because of the risks of overheating and becoming dehydrated.

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. If you're pregnant, the amniotic fluid in which your baby floats can also start to heat up. Some evidence suggests that a significant rise in your core temperature can cause birth defects. For example, to your baby's developing nervous system.

When you're pregnant, your heart and blood vessels are already working harder, to support your developing baby and expanding womb. If you overheat, the demands on your heart and blood vessels will increase further. More blood flows close to your skin, to help cool your body by sweating. Therefore, less blood flows to your internal organs. If there isn't enough blood flowing to your brain, it could make you feel faint (when you feel weak and unsteady before passing out, usually just for a few seconds)

For the same reasons, it's also best not to exercise in hot or humid conditions.

KHS · 18/03/2009 14:44

Thanks, that's helpful.

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bratnav · 18/03/2009 14:46

Noooo don't do it!

I didn't know about this and went into the lovely sauna a couple of weekends ago at the yummy hotel DH took me to and passed out. Very

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