Can i use room heaters during pregnancy?

Question

Its freezing here these days and i cant sleep without the heater on at night. But my mom said heater is not good in pregnancy, dries everything up. Is it actually unsafe ya i can use with some precaution? im 5 months.

Samhita Mishra · Answer

I used to worry about room temperature too! It's okay to use a heater, just keep it on a low setting so your body doesn't overheat, which isn't good for the baby.

Richa Sehgal · Answer

I'd suggest asking your gynac once. Dehydration can happen fast with heaters, so check if there are any specific precautions you need to take.

Jayanti Parekh · Answer

We used a simple oil heater because it doesn't dry out the air as much, and it's energy efficient too. Just make sure you drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

Kamla Punjabi · Answer

Yes, you can use it, dear. Just don't sit too close to it and keep a bowl of water nearby so the room doesn't get too dry.

Kumkum Jena · Answer

Heaters are fine, but they can make you feel very dry and thirsty. Keep your water intake high, which is super important anyway for tracking your overall health.