A member asked:

1st 3 weeks of pregnancy i used a heat pad on my tummy mult. x's a day every day. (over my shirt, but enough to make the skin reddish.) could it have raised not my core temp, but the baby's temp? :(

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Doubt it.: Since there is a lot of amniotic fluid and tissue separating the fetus from the heat pad, any effect would be insignificant on the baby.

Answered 7/9/2017

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fine: Early in pregnancy when the baby is just a few cells this should not make any difference.

Answered 7/9/2017

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