thermal pools??

hey ladies,
i'm sure this has been covered before but i'm too tired and lazy to do a search
my family are planning to go to the hanmer thermal pools on sunday for my SIL-to be's bday, but i'm thinking i'm not able to go in the pools??
is this correct? i just can't see the point in me going just to sit on the side and watch

I have been to the Napier Spa and also to the Hot Pools here and I was the same ...Kept my head out and did not get too hot...

yep it's just the overheating thing.. you will know if you're overheating so you should be fine :)

Yeah I was asking about this the other week....someone else mentioned that they were sure under 38 degrees was fine...but yeah it's all about making sure you have lots of water with you and don't over heat...listen to your body! It will tell you quick smart. I've jumped in a spa a while ago and got out before I started feeling hot...

oh my.....what will i wear!!

boardies and a singlet i did that when i was swimming hehe

I've just started swimming again and have been having a quick 5 minute spa after each swim to relax my muscles. I was always under the impression that if the temp was under 38 then you were ok. I wouldn't be putting my head under at any of the thermal parks just for my own safety.

I'm wearing a 2 peice with shorts and a long top. At least it covers the bump. You should be able to get togs now at a decent price.

hi, I googled and found lots of info on it that were write ups from the thermal pool people.

heres one of them
Medical Notes
If you have any health concerns you should discuss them with your doctor before visiting the hot springs. Some conditions which require attention include pregnancy, low blood pressure, heart conditions, diabetes and some skin conditions.
There may also be other conditions to which this warning should also apply.

In the first trimester of pregnancy we do not recommend bathing in the thermal pools.

Also have the springs contact numbers etc if you want to give them a call and ask.
Contact:      Scott Callaway
Phone:      +64 3 315 7511
Free phone:      0800 442 663
NZ Only
Fax:      +64 3 315 7528
Address:      Amuri Avenue
Hanmer Springs

scott@hanmersprings.co.nz

Thermal pools are breeding grounds for all types of nasty bacteria that can be very dangerous while pregnant. Because they (generally) do not add chlorine to the water, there is nothing to kill the nasties.

Personally, I wouldn't risk it. Don't mean to scaremonger, but I knew someone who caught meningitis from a thermal spa, and passed away 3 days later.

Paws is that the one at Taupo Hot Springs up on the hill?? I love that park and that pool is the best to go into after being in the really hot hot pools. Well that was before I got pregnant. But we went there on our minimoon and it was great. I want to take Andrew up there before number 2 comes alog so we may have to make a weekend out of it.