Hot tubs, saunas & steam rooms

Official guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.

Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms in pregnancy — getting too hot (over 39°C) can be harmful, especially early on.

Official guidance is to steer clear during pregnancy.

Avoid hot tubs and saunas, which can raise your core temperature; overheating in early pregnancy has been linked to birth defects.