Pregnant Turkish Bath

My wife and I will be in Istanbul in 3 weeks and she will have just started her 2nd trimester and we're contemplating how smart it is for her to do a Turkish Bath while there. Just wondering for those of you who live in cultures were hammam/turkish baths are commonly done, are there any prohibitions on pregnant women doing it? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.

For those of you living in a country with a hammam culture, do pregnant women usually partake? I know saunas are a no-no, but since the hamman isn't so hot I'm wondering if the recommendation is different. I'm going to Istanbul in a few weeks and the baths are usually my favorite part of the trip! This is why our guide focuses on what happens in a Turkish bath in Istanbul, the types of hammams you can find there and what to know before you indulge in your first Turkish bath experience in Istanbul.

Of all the amazing things to do in Istanbul, a traditional Turkish bath experience stands out. I'm currently 9 weeks pregnant, and I've been to the Turkish baths this weekend. I googled it months ago and I'm sure it said it was okay for pregnant women.

Here is our Turkish baths for women guide. We explain what a Turkish hammam is, what ladies should wear in a Turkish bathhouse, and much more. What are the origins of the Turkish bath? Photo: Mazur Travel /Shutterstock The first signs of Turkish baths date all the way back to the 14th century, during the Ottoman Empire's vast reign of much of the Middle East and Europe.

Inspired by Roman practices in bathing, Turkish baths were a source for both community gathering and hygiene. In the first place, during the first three months of pregnancy. Secondly, if you have a high-risk pregnancy or suffer from specific illnesses, you should consult your gynecologist before going to the spa.

Finally, some spa activities, such as whirlpool baths, should be avoided or limited in duration. Why can't pregnant women go to thermal spas? Yes, you can take a bath while pregnant - with a few precautions.

Keep the temperature warm, not hot, and avoid fragrant, irritating bath bombs and bubbles. Hamamı was the last bath built during the Ottoman period. This first class hamam exceptionally offers modern Turkish bath services in an Ottoman-style atmosphere, combining traditional Turkish bath with an Oriental experience.

Outstanding among its classy design is the 16.