Hot water bottle?

[Jayjay027]

I was just wondering if it is ok to use a hot water bottle during these early weeks?

I know I can't have a hot bath, but I keep getting bad period-like cramps, and a bath or a hot water bottle always eased my cramps, but I'm petrified of over-heating my wee spud.

If not, what can I do to ease the cramps? I don't really want to take tablets.
Thanks girls
Xx

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[BabyBrain]

You can take paracetomol safely hunny, if in doubt ring your epu and ask their advice. Too much heat isn't good for LO but you can safely have a warm bath (not hot) xxxxxxxxx

 

[Loula]

I havent changed the temps of my baths thorughout x whoops x

 

[BabyBrain]

As long as they water is comfortable for you it's fine I think. I judge it whether I can lower my toosh into the water without pulling a funny face lmao

 

[babyelmo]

I asked my midwife about this a few weeks back. She said it's fine as the baby is quite far down and well protected. She said later in pregnancy the baby may protest a bit if it gets too hot!

Apparently the biggest risk is if you get too hot all over, like with a really hot bath, Having a hot water bottle on one area shouldn't affect your temperature too much.

Hope that helps!

 

[Sam's Mum]

It's raising your temp all over that is more of a problem - I have to sleep with a hot water bottle between my feet because they are so cold I can hardly feel them! They've never been like this before! x

 

[Jayjay027]

Great thank you very much girls

I might have a warm hot water bottle instead of a hot one lol. The cramps get pretty bad when I lie down and I really need to do something to ease them xx

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[DevenChantler]

I had this trouble to!! seems ages ago now but i was concerned about putting heat directly on my tummy soooo.. sounds stupid i know, i sat on a really hot, hot water bottle and the heat travelled up just enough to releive my tummy cramps.. might be worth giving that a go as well hun x

 

[Jayjay027]

Oh great idea - thank u!! I'll do that tonight. X

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