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Hi, can sunlight heat damage the embryo if the abdomen will get very hot for one hour like heat pack?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sunlight is okay: Sunlight will not harm a pregnancy (are you pregnant? how far along?). You should try not to get overheated for long periods. Good wishes.

Answered 1/17/2015

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