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Re: Jacuzzi/Hot Tubs in the Third Trimester

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 29 Apr 2001 21:58:57 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 29 Apr 2001, sw wrote: >
>Hi. I looked in the archives but could not find the exact answer to my
>questions. I have been experiencing extreme lower back pains and
>ligament stretching recently. I am currently 30-31 wks with my 4th pg.
>I have never had such extreme aches and pains with previous pg and am
>looking for some type of relief (besides laying down w/c only helps for
>a little while).
>
>1. Is it ok to use the jacuzzi/hot tub to relieve these pains, or is it
>harmful to the baby?

Nope. Harm and dangerous.

>2. If it is harmful, what are the side effects?

Elevation of the baby's heart rate, metabolism AND if a bubble gets into your vagina, an air embolism can kill both of you. Sorry to give such scarry info but you asked.

HSM

>
>Any information is appreciated. Thank you! :-)

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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