Are saunas safe during pregnancy?

Question

There is a sauna at my gym and I used to love it before. Now im 4 months and not sure if the heat is okay for the baby. Bit unsure so didnt go in last time. Has anyone used sauna while pregnant?

Usha Nair · Answer

Better to skip the sauna completely. You are already a walking heater with those hormones, no need for extra heat!

Sarla Trivedi · Answer

Oh definitely not! Raising your core body temperature too much is really risky for the baby, so avoid saunas completely.

Meena Parikh · Answer

I sweat so much just sitting under the AC, so a sauna sounds like torture anyway! Please avoid it for safety.

Kalpana Sisodiya · Answer

My doctor strictly advised against saunas because maternal overheating can cause developmental risks in early pregnancy.

Himani Nair · Answer

It is best to avoid saunas and hot tubs during pregnancy as high heat is not recommended. Stick to lukewarm baths.