Can pregnant women use a bathroom heater?
Dec 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, pregnant women can use a bath heater (bath霸). However, the usage time should be limited to within 20 minutes, and prolonged use is not recommended. When taking a shower, the water temperature should be maintained within a suitable range, generally around 38 degrees Celsius. Excessively hot water should be avoided, as it may cause elevated body temperature in pregnant women, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and nausea.
Generally speaking, pregnant women can use a bathroom heater (bathroom heating appliance), but the usage time should not be too long. The detailed explanation is as follows:
A bathroom heater is an electrical device installed in the bathroom, primarily used for heating purposes. It warms the bathroom space through specially designed waterproof infrared light bulbs or PTC ceramic heating elements, providing users with a warm and comfortable bathing environment. During cold seasons or weather conditions, pregnant women generally have lower immunity and are more susceptible to colds and chills.
By rapidly heating the bathroom space, bathroom heaters can effectively raise the room temperature, creating a warm environment for bathing, thus preventing colds or chills caused by low bathroom temperatures. This helps protect both the health of the pregnant woman and the fetus. However, staying in a high-temperature environment for too long may cause discomfort to the pregnant woman and could potentially lead to oxygen deficiency. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women limit their use of bathroom heaters to within 20 minutes and avoid prolonged exposure.
When taking a shower, the water temperature should be maintained within a suitable range, generally around 38 degrees Celsius. Excessively hot water may have adverse effects on the fetus, such as causing uterine contractions or premature rupture of membranes.
