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jaxgev
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Heated Pools, Hot Tubs and Hot Baths
jaxgev
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DH and I were in Yosemite this weekend and I was faced with a couple of dilemmas. I've done some research but would love to hear if any of you have heard anything different from your OBs or otherwise.
There was a pool heated to about 85 degrees and I am already fully aware that you shouldn't get into hot tubs above 102 degrees. But was 85 degrees too hot? And how long is too long? I then got confused because I LOVE taking hot baths that I'm sure are over 102 degrees and I was wondering what the difference was between a hot tub and a hot bath. The APA mentions the difference being that your upper body is out of the bathtub, which helps prevent overheating, while the water in the bathtub also cools over time (while the hot tub is kept at a constant 102+ degrees).
We're going to Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur next weekend, which has a heated pool, hot tub and bathtub so I want to get all this squared away before then. (Ugh, I know, my life is full of difficulties). Any advice?
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Re: Heated Pools, Hot Tubs and Hot Baths
Heated Pool, yes
Hot Tub, no
Hot Bath, yes
A few pg friends and I were thinking about heading to this place to getaway for a night...https://www.glenivy.com/index.php
But were asking similar questions...if we can't do most of it, we might just find something else to do with our big ol bellies!
Joaquin's hospital and Isela's birth center med & intervention free "hypnobabies" birth stories
This.
This one says no more than 10 minutes in the mineral baths
https://www.glenivy.com/index.php/resort/C15/
Joaquin's hospital and Isela's birth center med & intervention free "hypnobabies" birth stories
this
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I got that far with my own research but was hoping for something a little more in-depth.
That sucks! But that place is awesome. I've been and it's so relaxing.
I take a hot bath EVERY day. It cools as you lay in it and my belly is now big enough it pokes out as well as my head is obviously above water. Listen to your body. Stay in as long as possible. Don't sweat in the water and don't worry too much. IF your baby is moving and kicking you may also know he/she doesn't like it. However, i have not expeirenced this. I LOVE my baths and even dip in the hot tub (belwo 100) on occasion at my parents (gasp!)...it's nice and my doc said it's fine.
You just have to listen to your body. Don't overthink it too much.
From what I understand they are all okay until you start to feel warm (i.e. your cheeks get pink). It is better to keep as much of your upper body out of the water as possible.
I would try to keep the stints shorter, with a bit of a cool air break in between.
Same as others' answers, but with my thought process:
Rationally, I'd say the heated pool is obviously ok since the temp is below your body temperature and the concern is raising the body temperature, particularly in earlier stages of pregnancy when important systems are forming as increased body temp can contribute to neural tube defects.
For the hot tub, I'd say no because as you mention, it's a consistent 102 degrees and your body is mostly submerged so it probably doesn't take long to raise your body temperature.
The bath at home I would think is ok because the water temperature will go down quickly, and at least in my experience I think it's doubtful that it would be as high in temp as the hot tub. We had a shower with a temp gauge and I have an extremely high tolerance for pain/temps and I usually showered around 100 degrees and it was super hot. Plus, I don't know about you, but my home baths have never been anywhere near the heat of a hot tub, where it's almost painful and you have to inch your way in. Hot, yes, but not THAT hot. Although maybe you are different in which case, just draw a slightly less hot bath at home?
Call your doctor.
I am having a fabulous pregnancy with absolutely zero problems and he said a hot tub is fine for 10 minutes or so and then just sit out and soak my legs a while and cool my middle down. He didn't have a problem with me going in them at all. I actually have been in a few. I always say just do what you and your doctor are comfortable with. Everyone's pregnancy is different and what might be okay for one might be completely wrong for another.
Just call your doctor's office and ask what they recommend.
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