Re: saunas?
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Oct 2001 07:16:20 -0800
Sauna's etc., warm you up too much. The fetus gets too hot, and has problems.
I don't remember the exact problem, but I think it can be birth defects (don't
quote me on that).
Before you go, it will be about 2 weeks after you ovulated. So, a home
pregnancy test might be accurate by then. They're getting more sensitive now,
to be able to detect it sooner than they used to.
Renee
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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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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