Is it safe to swim in a heated pool, one week after conception. 5 weeks pregant now. we want to visit resort for holiday and the resort has a outside and indoor heated pool. our gyno said it would be fine and looking for second opinion. regards?

Ask your Ob doctor: A warmed pool should be fine if a swimmer maintains normal body temperature, meaning there should be no noticeable effect on pregnancy. However, use of hot tubs while pregnant is controversial. It's not unusual for one's temperature to rise quickly when she is in a hot tub because often her entire body is immersed in overheated water. One should discuss with her doctor before using a hot tub.