Using a hot tub when pregnant
Owning a hot tub has great social benefits! Creating the perfect relaxing romantic environment with you partner or invitations to family and friends for an evening using the hot tub are socially advantageous and seldom refused! However, you will also derive substantial and more immediate physical and psychological benefits from ownership and use of a Hot Tub or Spa.
But is a hot tub or a Jacuzzi a safer proposition to use than a hot tub when you are pregnant?
Is a hot tub or a Jacuzzi a safer proposition to use than a hot tub when you are pregnant?
It seems that the reason behind the recommendation against using hot tubs is to do with body temperature.
A high body temperature in early pregnancy can increase the risk of neural tube defects (abnormalities in the development of the brain or spine of the baby). Those who have a fever and pregnant are vulnerable.
A fever during pregnancy, especially in the early stages can cause problems but research so far does not show if it can actually cause a miscarriage, unless the fever is extremely high and prolonged.
There is some evidence however that using hot tubs in early pregnancy could increase the risk of miscarrying in addition to neural tube defects. There is not enough conclusive evidence and more likely the baby will be at risk.
Due to this known link with neural tube defects it is recommended by doctors that women should avoid raising their body temperature above 101 degrees Fahrenheit. A hot tub can raise your temperature drastically by being in there not long.
A lot of people like to use different temperatures of the hot tub, but to be safe; you should keep at a healthy heat and not overdo it. If you raise the temperature to a very high level, your skin can end up being damaged and potentially burnt. The general temperature that should be reserved is around 90-100 degrees.
Therefore the consensus of opinion is better to be safe than sorry and avoid using a hot tub during pregnancy.
Small Hot Tubs for Tight Spaces
Hot tubs are seen as an item that only wealthy people can really afford, people who have money coming out of there ears. But I feel it is no longer like that, anyone these days can grab themselves a portable hot tub. Portable Hot tubs are now as widely available in different forms and varieties. You can connect some hot tubs to batteries if your in a remote location. Relax on your holiday by bringing your hot tub with you. Most of them these days are usually made out of polypropylene foam which is very versatile and lightweight, causing the hot tub to only weigh around 80 pounds so the average weight would be around the same as a person.
Another great thing about portable hot tubs is the fact that they are so easy to install, it usually takes around 30 minutes to get one ready. A surface which is flat will ensure the hot tub to work properly. If you are interested in purchasing a hot tub there are a few things to consider:
If you have seen a potable hot tub you like make sure it has the features you are looking for. Hot tubs come with a wide variety of different features these days such as wave generators,ergonomic back seats, CD players and DVD’s, so you don’t have to just accept a basic version.Maintaining and servicing costs are very important when choosing to buy a hot tub. The tip is to see what jet does what. Hot tubs are a great place to relax if you have had a stressful day. Hot tubs are a great way to relax, it has been said that spending 30 minutes a day in the hot tub will make you feel healthier and live longer.
All in all I think the portable hot tub market is ever expanding and full of styles and sizes, so remember to shop around to find the best deals.
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