thermal pools??
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Topic: thermal pools??
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Subject: thermal pools??
Date Posted: 13 July 2006 at 7:24pm
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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  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 July 2006 at 7:52pm
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We went to Palm Springs at Parakai when I was preg with Maya, I just made sure I didn't get too hot and didn't put my head under in case of creepy crawlies. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 13 July 2006 at 8:24pm
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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... -------------  
 
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Posted By: Xander&Harmony
Date Posted: 13 July 2006 at 10:19pm
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I know Spa pools are meant to be a definate no no while pregs but as the other ladies said,maybe have swims/dips but have breaks n between so u dont overheat ------------- BECS http://www.sparklee.com"> 
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 13 July 2006 at 10:40pm
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yep it's just the overheating thing.. you will know if you're overheating so you should be fine :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 7:48am
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I haven't touched my in-laws spa since becoming pregnant (it's much hotter than the average spa though) or the local public spa... but am fully intending to swim about in a natural thermal spot in Taupo, should we make it there in a fortnight - and Hamner Springs sounds mighty hard to turn down, too! I've not been there but they must have hotter and not as hot pools, mustn't they? ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 8:36am
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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... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 9:04am
oh yay!! hanmer here i come!!
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 9:06am
oh my.....what will i wear!! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 9:33am
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I'm wondering the same thing myself for Taupo next weekend! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 9:36am
boardies and a singlet  i did that when i was swimming hehe
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 4:46pm
i can't fit into any of my boardies anymore
i've found a pair of hubby's shorts that will do, i just need to find a top, but that should'nt be too hard, at least i don't have to worry about looking fat ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 4:58pm
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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. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 5:03pm
I just remembered...I have some preggy togs that a freind lent me so I'll have to see how they look....  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 5:04pm
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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 ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 14 July 2006 at 5:33pm
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Sounds good, I think you should give that guy a call and see how many preggy woman they have come in and swim. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: pixeldust
Date Posted: 15 July 2006 at 7:38am
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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. -------------  
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 15 July 2006 at 10:13am
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Luckily I'm in luck in that the pools in Taupo have a cool pool (34degrees) that is chlorinated and only thermally heated so I'm just going to pop my body in that one.
I'd check with Hamner and see if they have something similar.... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 15 July 2006 at 12:04pm
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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. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 16 July 2006 at 8:00pm
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I think so...it's the one by the Outrigger Terraces (formerly DeBretts) on the highway between Taupo and Napier...they have about 3 different pool temps as well as beauty spa services and private pools....bliss!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 17 July 2006 at 10:58am
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thanks for that maria, we are going next weekend now so i'll send him an email and find out the story.
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