Can use a hot water bottle while pregnant?

Many pregnant women use hot water bottles to keep warm or relieve body pain. But they were later horrified when reports emerged that holding hot water bottles to their stomachs had caused miscarriages. In fact, if you use the hot water bottle according to the following precautions, I can guarantee that your baby will not suffer any harm.

1. Pay attention to the hot compress part

Pregnant women often face the challenge of pain in various parts of their body during pregnancy, such as back pain, headaches, and abdominal pain. This is when heat therapy is the healthiest and natural solution to these pain issues. So a hot water bottle is your best friend in overcoming these problems during pregnancy. However, when pregnant women use a hot water bottle, it is best not to cover it directly on the lower abdomen or waist. It can be used to warm hands, feet, and apply heat to other parts.

üWarm hands and feet

üLow back pain

üHeadache

üKnee pain

üToothache

2. Learn the correct way to apply heat to the abdomen

In fact, abdominal pain is the most uncomfortable during pregnancy. It can be caused by gas and bloating or constipation. Sometimes it can also be caused by excessive abdominal weight. If you want to use a hot water bottle to overcome this pain, be sure to Follow these few tips.

lNever use very hot water! If you have an electric hot water bottle, set the temperature below 40 degrees Celsius.

lPlease wrap it with a cloth cover when using it to avoid direct contact between the hot water bottle and the abdomen.

lThe hot compress time on the abdomen and pelvis should not exceed 15 minutes at a time.

lContinuously move the hot water bottle to avoid the hot water bottle retaining heat in the same place for a long time

lDo not use a hot water bottle while sleeping

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