Can pregnant women use a hot water bottle to warm their abdomen?
Disease description:
After becoming pregnant, I often feel a cool sensation in my abdomen and would like to use a hot water bottle to warm it. Is it safe for pregnant women to apply a hot water bottle to the abdomen?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianhai
Pregnant women can use hot water bottles. If you feel cold in your abdomen, be cautious about the temperature—excessively high heat may affect the baby in utero. Additionally, it is advisable to wrap the hot water bottle in a towel to prevent excessive heat from causing skin burns or injury. Severe burns may even trigger uterine contractions, potentially affecting the fetus’s normal positioning.
