Can I take a hot spring bath when I am preparing for pregnancy?

Some people like to soak in hot springs, especially in the cold winter. Many people usually have the habit of having cold hands and feet. In winter, it is easy for moisture to invade the human body, and if you don’t pay attention to keeping warm, it will affect your health. A proper soak in hot springs can not only dispel the cold, but also relieve fatigue and stress. It will make people feel particularly comfortable and is also good for health. So, can you soak in hot springs when preparing for pregnancy?

Can I take a hot spring bath when I am preparing for pregnancy?

Men preparing for pregnancy should be moderate in taking hot spring baths

The important organs of the human body are all inside the body, but the testicles are an exception. Because the most suitable temperature for male testicles to produce sperm is 33℃ ~ 35℃, which is lower than the normal body temperature of 37℃. The male scrotum is very sensitive to external temperature, and the direct result of it being heated is a decrease in the amount of sperm produced. The water temperature of hot springs is generally around 40°C. Soaking in it for a long time will cause the local temperature of the male genitals to rise rapidly, restricting the blood circulation in the scrotum area and creating artificial external environmental obstacles to the production of active sperm. Generally speaking, the higher the temperature in the scrotum, the more likely it is to cause a decrease in sperm count. It is recommended that male compatriots who want to have children should pay attention to the degree when taking a hot spring bath. They should not take a hot spring bath more than twice a month, the temperature should not exceed 40℃, and the soaking time should not exceed half an hour each time.

Women preparing for pregnancy should pay attention to hygiene and safety

Many female compatriots have problems with poor peripheral circulation. Their hands and feet become cold in winter. Soaking in hot springs can speed up blood circulation, promote metabolism, warm up the body quickly, and relax the mind. There is currently no literature to prove that temperatures around 40°C will cause damage to women's reproductive system and eggs. However, you still need to be careful to prevent infection and the spread of disease. You should choose a hot spring that is operated in a formal manner, has clean water and good air circulation. If possible, try to use your own bathrobe and towel. Many hot springs have gravel bottoms and are not flat, so be careful not to scratch your legs or feet. Stay away from hot water outlets to avoid scalding. If you have wounds on your body, do not take a hot spring bath. If you are suffering from vaginitis, skin disease, acute infectious disease, or other internal or external diseases, you should not take a hot spring bath.

Don't soak in hot springs for more than 10 minutes when you are pregnant

We have seen reminders in hot springs advising pregnant women not to soak in hot springs. Theoretically speaking, healthy pregnant women are not completely out of touch with hot springs. As long as the pregnant woman does not have abnormal pregnancy conditions or pregnancy complications, such as placenta previa, threatened abortion, premature rupture of membranes, gestational hypertension, gestational heart disease, etc., she can still take a hot spring bath, but she needs to be extra careful.

First of all, the issues that women preparing for pregnancy need to pay attention to are also the issues that pregnant women need to pay attention to. Secondly, you should take a hot spring bath accompanied by your family members, and not go alone. The temperature should not be too high, not exceeding 39℃; the time should not be too long, not exceeding 10 minutes. Studies have shown that prolonged high body temperature during early pregnancy can increase the incidence of fetal malformations, especially neural tube defects. If you experience abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, or other discomfort such as palpitations and sweating while soaking in a hot spring, end the session immediately and seek medical attention immediately.