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Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)

Pregnancy Podcast

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The Risk of Hot Tubs and Saunas

The risk of hot tubs and saunas is related to elevating your core body temperature. An elevated core temperature can cause neural tube defects, spontaneous abortion, and other abnormalities during pregnancy. Scientists established decades ago that there was a correlation between hyperthermia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. A meta-analysis of 15 studies found that maternal hyperthermia in early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for neural tube defects.

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