Are hot tubs or saunas risky for my reproductive health?
People react to heat differently. If you have heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension) or uncontrolled diabetes, then heat may have a stronger effect on you.
During pregnancy, a hot tub or sauna can cause you and your developing baby to get too hot. This can affect your baby’s development. Don’t go in water hotter than 38.9°C. Limit the time in hot water to no more than 10 minutes. Keep the water level below your shoulders. Make sure someone stays with you in case you feel dizzy or faint.
When trying to conceive a baby, avoid hot tubs and saunas as heat can reduce the amount of sperm and change the sperm’s ability to move. Research shows that this effect is temporary. Exactly how long it might last could vary.
