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Are hot water bottles safe to use in early pregnancy? Does anyone know?

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lulu27

I'm not quite sure but my midwife told me till I've reached 20weeks not to have my bath to hot as the baby is in water the water rises in temp best thing to do is speak to ure midwife or phone the doctor and ask x

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mumofone2009

Hi i agree with lulu27 speak to your midwife or gp as I was advised like lulu27 not to have my baths to hot so check with them. it might seem daft ringing your midiwfe regarding this but that is what she is there for hope this helps

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paula1

hi how are u? im 13wks + i am always freezin so use hwb every night even just watchin tv, i read heat is not good for baby even steam rm +jac at pool so i have been careful its not to hot+ not near my belly, i wod have it on my knees to warm my hands r lie on it in bed but had it at my chest i codnt live without it!! hope this hopes u, stay warm!!!

Hi I personally would not use them. Babies dont like too much heat, you can end up overheating yourself and of course risk of accident with the hot water bottle opening up.

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Skyblueboston

Not sure about a hot water bottle, but I know that using a jacuzzi, and steam room, sauna, hot baths are a big no no, it dangerous because your body temperature is heated up to high and can encourage early labour or miscarriage.

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saj1982

Oh god ive been using a hot water bottle most nights to ease the awful cramps.

Could i have harmed my baby, im currently 7 weeks??

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