Hot tubs

Hi ladies,
In need of some advise. My partner and I have a lodge with a hot tub booked next week. The guidelines of using hot tubs are unclear when researching. I will be almost 18 weeks by the time we go.
Some websites say staying in for less than 10 minutes is fine, some say it’s not okay some day after first trimester there is no risk for baby.
some advice would help x

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I personally wouldn’t use one but it’s up to you. You could ask your midwife for advice.

Hmm I think for me it wouldn’t be worth the risk but I think my friend did the ten minute in and out thing. Personally I’d just get annoyed and not find that as relaxing lol

The NHS states to avoid them.I think some of them have temperature control, so if it was a low enough temp you could maybe sit in, but without the jets I think 🤔
As others have said I personally would risk it, and for the sake if 10 mins and back out seems a bit much hassle. I guess you could always sit on the edge with your feet/legs in if you wanted to chill with your partner?

I went in one when I was pregnant but at a lower temperature and only went in for a short amount of time x

Would not go

i used one while pregnant and i took baths. just don’t stay in there for a long time 🤷‍♀️ to each their own

I had a hottub weekend booked and found out I was pregnant, was too late to cancel so went but sat on the side with my feet in. Went in for short periods of time with the jets off. If you go just be careful of your temperature, not to get too warm. Take breaks and drink plenty water. My midwife said that was fine at the time, I was very careful and felt fine, baby was fine and had a lovely weekend x

I remember reading that you can’t use in the first trimester but not sure about the second, I went in my third but just used for under ten minutes at a time and made sure to stay hydrated and keep a good length of time between xx

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