Is Hot tubs and jacuzzis safe during pregnancy?
Skip hot tubs while pregnant, especially in the first trimester. Dangling your feet in is generally fine.
What the sources say
Cleveland Clinic says hot tubs are not safe during pregnancy: sitting in hot water raises core body temperature, which can affect fetal development (neural tube risk is highest in the first trimester), and can lower blood pressure, raising dizziness and fall risk. Soaking only your feet or lower legs is unlikely to raise core temperature. MotherToBaby says hot tub use in pregnancy should be limited because it can cause hyperthermia. After birth, MotherToBaby notes overheating does not seem to affect the ability to breastfeed.
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Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.