Community› The Bump Month Clubs› June 2016 Moms
June 2016 Moms
New Discussion

Heating Pad

lm45678lm45678 member
in June 2016 Moms
Sorry to clutter the board - but I didn't see this question asked anywhere yet.

I know that a lot of people are still experiencing cramping so I thought this might be relevant to more than just me. I am currently 5w5d and am still getting occasional cramping - no bleeding, no take your breath away cramps or I would have gone to my MD. I have an electric heating pad at home that I've used in the past for bad menstrual cramps, that I have used about 3 times for cramping during this pregnancy so far (on low). I am using it on my abdomen, and I know that the baby is still hidden in my pelvis so it's not directly on top of baby. I'm going to the doctor for my 6 week appointment on Monday and will ask her then to be safe. I honestly thought nothing of it until my mom (a nurse) said she wasn't sure it was a good idea. 

Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? Thanks in advance! :)
Me (31) & DH (32)
Married 9/27/2014
DD Born 6/23/16
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Report Reply to Post

Re: Heating Pad

  • NicknShanNicknShan member
    My OB said a heat pad was just fine! I use one on my back almost daily.
    Married: June 25, 2011
    DS #1: Born September 29, 2013
    Baby #2: Due June 3, 2016

    DST T4L




    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • emucolemanemucoleman member
    I think you're not supposed to use them actually...I know you're not supposed to use electric blankets. You just don't want to get too hot. I personally wouldn't do it. 
    Nov 17 BMB May Siggy Challenge: Mother's Day Fails


    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
  • kittenslovekittenslove member
    I don't know about electric heating pads... last time my midwife had me use the kind with beans that you heat in the microwave for back pain during the second trimester. Does you mom worry about the heat or the electromagnetic (or whatever) waves?
    Report Reply
  • aloha5736aloha5736 member
    My OB said fine!
    Report Reply
  • lm45678lm45678 member
    I don't know what exactly my mom was worried about @kittenslove... She kind of freaked me out a little. I'm a nurse too and didn't think it was an issue... But generally mom's always right. Right? ;)
    Me (31) & DH (32)
    Married 9/27/2014
    DD Born 6/23/16
    Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
    Report Reply
  • danalynn86danalynn86 member
    Wait, are you really not supposed to use electric blankets when pregnant? Even if you're careful not to get sweaty/red? I use an electric blanket all winter long to warm my bed/warm me a bit when I get into bed. 

    Please don't tell me I have to get rid of my electric blanket. Please! Something else to add to my list of questions for my next appointment I suppose.
    Report Reply
  • NicknShanNicknShan member
    @danalynn86 an electric blanket is fine if just used to warm, and isn't hot enough to raise your core temperature. If it turns your skin red, it's probably too hot.
    Married: June 25, 2011
    DS #1: Born September 29, 2013
    Baby #2: Due June 3, 2016

    DST T4L




    Report Reply
  • Lyzza350Lyzza350 member
    Heating pads are fine. My Bradley coach filled a large sock with rice and then put a few drops of essential oil in it. I used it my whole third trimester.
    Report Reply
  • satcher08satcher08 member
    According to my ob a heating pad is fine as long as its on low and preferably not directly on the abdomen. Just as long as you aren't raising your core temperature its fine.
    January Siggy Challenge: Why I don't shop at Walmart 
     

    BabyFruit Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker 




    Report Reply
  • manhattanmummymanhattanmummy member
    I am also having bad cramps and today my OB said I can use a heating pad for 5 minutes at a time on my stomach
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"