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BODY CARE
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I know it sounds tempting to lay in a hot bath for hours and let
your achy body relax, but it could be unsafe for your baby to be
subjected to hot temperatures for prolonged periods of time. A
body temperature of over 101°F / 38°C could present possible
harm to your growing baby, particularly during the first trimester.
A hot tub or jacuzzi at a hotel or gym is programmed to a certain
temperature, which is typically 104°F / 40°C. In a hot tub of that
temperature it would only take your body about 10 - 20 minutes
to reach 102°F. Since you’re not able to regulate or change
the temperature on a communal hot tub, it’s best to avoid
them altogether.
A warm bath in the privacy of your own home, however, is a
different story. By keeping your bath at a temperature that’s
not too hot and leaving your upper body out of the tub, you
should be cutting down the risk of overheating. Also, your home
bath will naturally become cooler as you lay in it. But to play it
safe, don’t let yourself lay in a hot bath for more than 10 - 20
minutes. If you start sweating or become uncomfortably hot, get
out straight away.
My muscles are killing me!
Why can’t I just relax in a jacuzzi for hours?