The patient asks why she should not use a sauna or sweat bath in the first trimester of pregnancy. The best explanation by the nurse is that saunas and sweat baths have been associated with fetal:

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Saunas and sweat baths have been associated with an increased risk of neural tube defects in the first trimester of pregnancy. The high temperatures and dehydration can potentially harm the developing fetus.

The Patient Asks Why She Should Not Use a Sauna