If you want to be on the safe side, you should go without using saunas and steam rooms during fertility treatment and pregnancy. We also advise against visiting wellness facilities and thermal baths.

Raising the core temperature of the body to over 38 degrees should be avoided, as there is evidence it could have a negative effect on the fetus during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. In the case of high-risk pregnancies, infections and high-blood pressure it is generally not advised!

If you still choose to go to a thermal bath or public swimming pool, you should pay particular attention to ensure you drink enough fluids to avoid circulatory disorders. Non-slip bathing shoes are important to prevent falls. In principle, there is an increased risk of infection during pregnancy – all types of infection. A warm and humid environment promotes infections in the genital area.