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heating pad ok?

LittleDuckyLittleDucky member
in December 2010 Moms
My lower back is really sore today and I'd love to go curl up in bed with my heating pad, but I know I've heard that heating pads are not ok during pregnancy, at least in the first trimester.  I did some googling and most resources I found seem to suggest that it is ok, but I was wondering for those of you who have already had doctor's appointments whether the doc said anything about heating pads and whether they are safe.  Thanks in advance ladies!
Married to DH since 6/30/2007
Me: 32  DH: 32
BFP #1: 4/1/2010 DS born: 12/3/10
TTC #2 since 5/2014
BFP # 2 : 6/16/14 EDD: 2/25/15  Missed Miscarriage discovered 7/10/14 D&C 7/17/14 Pathology results normal
BFP #3: 10/21/14 EDD: 7/6/15  11/24/14:  Saw heartbeat! 
Missed Miscarriage discovered 12/22/14 at 12w0d D&C 12/23/14 Pathology: Partial Molar Pregnancy/Triploidy
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  • nc@hotmail.comnc@hotmail.com member
    My doc said no heating pads on the abdomen, don't know about the back?
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  • SonadoraSonadora member

    imagenc@hotmail.com:
    My doc said no heating pads on the abdomen, don't know about the back?

    I haven't been to the doc this time, but this is what I was told last time. 

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  • kloulakloula
    My doc told me at my yearly physical before I got my BPF that I should avoid heat (hot tubs, sauna, heating pads, electric blankets etc) while TTC and during pregnancy since there was a new study out that showed birth defects increased with heat. I would say NO... it's not worth it. Think about it, your baby is in the middle of your body, why would you think your back is safer than your stomach?
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  • LittleDuckyLittleDucky member

    hmmm... well, since the part of my back that hurts is my lower back and that is just the other side of my abdomen, I guess I'll play it safe and avoid the heating pad for now. : (

    Thanks ladies!

    Married to DH since 6/30/2007
    Me: 32  DH: 32
    BFP #1: 4/1/2010 DS born: 12/3/10
    TTC #2 since 5/2014
    BFP # 2 : 6/16/14 EDD: 2/25/15  Missed Miscarriage discovered 7/10/14 D&C 7/17/14 Pathology results normal
    BFP #3    : 10/21/14 EDD: 7/6/15  11/24/14:  Saw heartbeat! 
    Missed Miscarriage discovered 12/22/14 at 12w0d D&C 12/23/14 Pathology: Partial Molar Pregnancy/Triploidy
    ~~Currently benched following PMP~~ 
    **all AL welcome**



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