Did something stupid...
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Topic: Did something stupid...
Posted By: mrs frantic
Subject: Did something stupid...
Date Posted: 10 May 2006 at 10:11am
I was just flipping through that pregnancy cosmo last night and one of the things they said was to stay away from saunas and spa's while pg - i cant remember reading anything like this before and my midwife didnt say anything - and i am just wondering how damaging they are? The reason I ask is cos hubby and I went away for the weekend and on Sat night we sat in the spa at the hotel for like a hour, it was pretty hot but the air outside was quite cool but i imagine it would have elevated my body temp somewhat...i know it's done and i shouldn't worry about something that i cant change anway but I was just wondering if this is common knowlege and if anyone knows why it is bad, and I suppose I am wondering how bad it could have been for my little baby? ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 10 May 2006 at 10:18am
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it is not reccomended because it can elevate your body temperature, as you mentioned and this can cause foetal distress. i had no idea about it in my first pregnancy either and only found out this time when a friend who had just had a spa put in, read it in the info booklet! i'd had ton's of hot baths and showers before i knew that.
i can't remember whether you said you'd felt baby move yet or not mrs frantic, but if she's still kicking away i don't think you've got anything to worry about. if in doubt, ring your midwife hun, thats what i do... for every little thing! she could probly visit to check the heartbeat etc for you to put your mind at ease. let us know how you are  ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 10 May 2006 at 10:20am
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Yes they really should tell you these things!
So that you dont read them weeks later! I went on my honeymoon in Fiji and had quite A FEW spa baths...I was about 4 months. Paige is bright...huge...healthy and well!!! Dont worry....you and Bubs will be FINE! -------------  
 
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Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 10 May 2006 at 10:36am
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Hi Mrs Frantic,
I also went away for the weekend and my husband and I went to the hot pools. I was aware of body temperature changing and baby can get warmer so I stood up a few times to get some cool air. I wouldn't worry about it too much - as long as you don't have spas too regularly and make sure you get some cool air on your belly. ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 10 May 2006 at 10:45am
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When we went away I got in the hotel spa for around 5/10 mins and just got out when I started to feel hot...bubs is kicking madly and all fine so if I was you I wouldn't panic. Give your midwife a call if you are concerned though. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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