How to Use a Heating Pad During Pregnancy

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Wear the pad for short periods of time.. Use the lower temperature settings.. Use on a localized area.

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Wear the pad for short periods of time.

Step 1

Wear the pad for short periods of time.

2

Use the lower temperature settings.

Step 2

Use the lower temperature settings.

3

Use on a localized area.

Step 3

Use on a localized area.

4

Use the heating pad while awake.

Step 4

Use the heating pad while awake.

5

See your doctor for abdominal pain.

Step 5

See your doctor for abdominal pain.

6

Use a heating pad to warm the bed.

Step 6

Use a heating pad to warm the bed.

7

Wrap the heating pad in a towel or blanket.

Step 7

Wrap the heating pad in a towel or blanket.

8

Use a pre-made cold compress.

Step 8

Use a pre-made cold compress.

9

Make your own cold compress.

Step 9

Make your own cold compress.

10

Try alternating cold and warm treatments.

Step 10

Try alternating cold and warm treatments.

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