panicking about hot water bottle!

Oh no! I've just found out that you're not supposed to use a hot water bottle while pregnant and I did a few weeks ago, when I was about 8 or 9 weeks. I'm nearly 17 now. But I put it on my bump in bed going to sleep, I used kettle water but it has a fluffy cover on it. Do you think I've done any damage?!!

i used to use hot water bottles and electric blanket whilst i was pregnancy in the early stages when it was cold

if your worried hun maybe ask your midwife for her opinion on it i shouldnt think it would do any harm though

I have never heard that you arent to use a hot water bottle when pregnant!!

Ask your MW next time you see her.

I used one both times with mine...in fact I was told to use one by the mw for my back ache, just obviously not to have it roasting hot.

I'm sure you will be fine hun xx

Yep i was advised to have a hot water bottle for back pain too, and pain during labour. I think the main reason they advise not to use them too hot is because it raises your temperature, which can raise babies temperature. Like the same as not having a really HOT bath while pregnant hun. I very much doubt you have done any damage at all Xx

thanks girls, I feel calmed!! BTW, exciting news.. I felt my baby move for the first time yesterday!!!!! It was the best feeling!

blessed said:
thanks girls, I feel calmed!! BTW, exciting news.. I felt my baby move for the first time yesterday!!!!! It was the best feeling!

woohooo.

You are right it is the best feeling.

Awwww, yay. I haven't known anything better, it is absolutely amazing, everytime they do it......well ok, maybe not for the thousanth time at 3am when you are desperate for some sleep, but every other time lol Xx

mum2popsnjak said:
Awwww, yay. I haven't known anything better, it is absolutely amazing, everytime they do it......well ok, maybe not for the thousanth time at 3am when you are desperate for some sleep, but every other time lol Xx

I loved it even then... I didn't sleep well when I was pregnant so Aaralyn kept me entertained with her jumping around in there!

Congrats on feeling the babe for the first time, it is a wonderful feeling

ii miss being pregnant for that reason feeling the baby move inside you its such an amazingly overwhelming feeling the urge you have to protect the life growing inside you

ii miss being pregnant for that reason feeling the baby move inside you its such an amazingly overwhelming feeling the urge you have to protect the life growing inside you

I never knew about not using a hot water bottle either.

Great news on feeling baby's movement - isn't that magical!!