“I Used A Heating Pad Last Night During Pregnancy…Is This Ok?”

I Used A Heating Pad Last Night Is this ok?

Relieving Pain and Discomfort

During pregnancy you are likely to experience many discomforts including back pain, aching and muscle soreness. Fortunately you can usually use a heating pad during pregnancy to help relieve sore muscles.

You should however, take some precautions when applying heat to various areas of your body. Typically a heating pad will only heat up a specific area in your body. Because it does not increase your overall body temperature, you can usually use one safely during pregnancy. You want to be sure however, you don’t use a heating pad that is too hot or it may burn your sensitive skin.

It is very unlikely that using a heating pad would cause any undue stress to your baby. This is particularly the case if you use the heating pad on your back, legs or arms. You might consider using an ice pack if you experienced some form of injury, as this may work better to help decrease swelling. If you have muscle discomfort in your abdomen you should consult with your health care provider to rule out any serious problems and discuss a suitable course of treatment. Read more