Soaking in hot springs is a way that many people choose to relax their body and mind. In addition to busy work, soaking in hot springs can relax muscles, relieve fatigue, and promote blood circulation, which has many benefits for the body. However, for pregnant women, safety issues need to be considered in everything they do during pregnancy. So, what should they do when soaking in hot springs during pregnancy?
If pregnant women soak in hot springs during pregnancy, they should observe whether they have any discomfort symptoms. If there are, they should seek medical examination in a timely manner. If not, they should supplement folic acid in a timely manner afterwards, because the temperature of hot springs is relatively high, usually exceeding 30 degrees. Soaking in hot springs with high temperature can easily cause fetal deformities or increase the risk of miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should supplement folic acid in a timely manner to prevent fetal neurological and spinal cord development abnormalities.
In addition to soaking in hot springs, saunas are also the same. The temperature in saunas is also very high, which is particularly unsuitable for pregnant women in early and late pregnancy. Whether it is soaking in saunas or hot springs, pregnant women's blood vessels dilate and blood spreads throughout the body during the process, which increases the burden on the pregnant woman's heart and may also cause insufficient blood supply to the fetus.
Therefore, during the critical stage of fetal development and growth, pregnant women should be particularly cautious and avoid exposure to high temperature environments as much as possible to prevent abnormal fetal development. Moreover, if the environmental hygiene of hot springs is not in place, cross infection or accidental slipping can easily occur.
