PCOS Messages for October, 2001: Re: saunas?

Re: saunas?

From: Susan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 07:34:04 -0600 (CST)

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Belinda - I read all this not too long ago but I can't find the site (I'll keep looking though) I don't know about the blood pressure but you do need to be careful about raising your core body temperature while you are pregnant- which a sauna or steam room definately have the potential to do - especially in the first trimester. Hot tubs are a no-no unless you can keep the temp goes below 100 degrees (most hot tubs are above that by 10 to 20 degrees) Also - I think since a sauna tends to dilate your blood vessels you your blood pressure actually goes down and if you are pregnant you already have decreased vascular tone so your BP could actually get too low causing you to be lightheaded. Is it possible to get a PG test just before you leave to ease your mind a bit - I think a blood test is sensative enough that it is possible to tell that early (I'm not sure about that one though). Whatever you decide, I hope you have a great time! Susan C. :-)

At Wed, 31 Oct 2001, Belinda wrote: >
>I'm almost certainly not pregnant - aswell as my PCOS my husband has a
>chromosonal abnormality which means it's highly unlikely that we'll get
>prenant without help. BUT there's always that chance - I think I
>ovulated about a week ago.
>
>We're going on holiday next week and will have access to a hot tub,
>sauna, steam room. I love these things - but I know you shouldn't use
>them if you're pregnant. Does anyone know why? I've a feeling it's to
>do with blood pressure but I'm not sure. Is it a problem at a maximum
>of two weeks post conception?
>
>I know this isn't earth shattering or anything, but I've been so looking
>forward to this holiday, partly to get away from everything, and I don't
>want to miss out on stuff if I'm just being paranoid - but I obviously
>don't want to jeopordise a potential pregnancy either.
>
>thanks for any advice,
>
>--
>Belinda
>

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