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Heating Pad And Pregnancy. Lets learn more with Geni. Do not Wear Pad for Longer Period. Using a heating pad while pregnant can be really beneficial. Do not use the heating pad for too long usually not more than 20 minutes.
On the other hand aches and pains that affect joints and muscles especially in the lower back are also a common part of pregnancy. It is okay for pregnant women to use them in the first second or third trimester 8 as the heat in this case is confined to localized or isolated parts of your body and does not raise the core body temperature like hot tubs or sauna which are often not recommended 1 2. Heating pad therapy will have no ill effects unless one is careless about the safety part of it. Hope this article was of help for all our parents. Use light heat you dont want to use your microwaveable pad as hot as it gets. The concern with pregnant women and heat is that having a high body temperature can be harmful to your developing baby.
If you are using an electric heating pad set it at minimum temperature.
Pregnancy can cause back or belly pain. Keeping heat on for longer can lead to skin burns. Do not use the heating pad for too long usually not more than 20 minutes. Can you use a heating pad while pregnant. Lets learn more with Geni. Using a heating pad for sore muscles or an occasional back ache is fine.