Hot yoga?

Question

Hi all! Just found out I am pregnant (5w4d) and this is my first time. I’ve done some general research about continuing hot yoga while pregnant (I’ve been practicing for about 2 years now) and have found conflicting information. Has anyone continued with it while pregnant? Just looking for some additional input. Thanks!

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You should not continue doing anything that will increase your body temp above 101 degrees or so. Meaning that hot yoga, saunas, hot baths, etc. are out. The problem is that you can cause brain damage to the growing fetus, among other things.

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I’ve done hot yoga my entire pregnancy. I’m now 35 weeks and everything has been perfectly healthy so far. I just modify poses and take breaks if I get too warm. When I was in the first trimester I took my temp a few times during class just to see where it was. The general advice about not over heating is related to fetal issues when people had really high fevers for long periods of time. I’ve found the benefits or keeping active and moving and the mental relief outweigh the risks because in yoga you’re temp is only raised about 30 min of the 60 min class and never really goes above 101 even in hot yoga. But to each their own. :)

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I have been doing Bikram for years, been back at the studio since I was vaccinated at 6 months, and it’s the only thing that helped with lightning crotch and the regular pregnancy aches and pains. 
It is essential to modify and drink lots of water. That said, my baby is active and happy. Each person needs to do what they are comfortable with, but for me this is the best way to prepare for labor.

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I specifically asked my OB about hot yoga and they advised not to. They said regular yoga or even lightly heated yoga is totally fine.

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Also some of the postures and breathing (such as breath of fire and suspension of breath ) is not suitable during pregnancy which some yoga classes will include.

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If it raises your core body temp then avoid it at all costs.

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I've heard what a baby's heartbeat sounds like in utero when they're overheated and it's scary. Best to turn the temp down while you're pregnant and pick it back up after. I wish I had done yoga while I was pregnant

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I love hot yoga I spoke to my doctor and she told me it was fine and a miss-conception about hot yoga because your core body temperature doesn’t rise barely over 99 because you are sweating. Your body is really amazing and you should just listen to it. She even told me saunas we’re fine for 10min intervals and are practiced by pregnant woman Scandinavian as a form of comfort and relief during pregnancy. Because you are sweating your core body temperature doesn’t raise that much but Hot baths and hot tubs don’t allow your whole body to sweat and control your temperature. My yoga instructor is amazing and fit and has 5 beautiful mindful children and she taught thru all of her pregnancies. But always speak to your doctor cos if you have any issues with blood pressure or other things it can be dangerous.

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