It's not safe to eat Precooked meats such as Deli meats, Hot dogs, and pâté when you're Pregnant unless they're heated until steaming hot. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get Listeriosis, and Newborns – not moms – suffer the most serious effects of infection during Pregnancy.

Listeria can cross the placental barrier or, more commonly, be transmitted in the birth Canal, and it can be devastating for the baby. Every year or so, an Outbreak occurs in which Miscarriage, Preterm delivery, or death occurs because Pregnant women ate Deli meat or Hot dogs contaminated with Listeria.

Contamination may result from improper handling, or the Bacteria may already be present in the meat. But whatever the reason, unlike other Bacteria, Listeria grows well at Refrigerator Temperatures. So while we think we're being safe by putting cold cuts in the Refrigerator, this germ outsmarts us.

You should avoid getting Fluid from packages of Hot dogs and other meats on other foods, Utensils, or food preparation areas, and be sure to wash your hands after handling Hot dogs or Deli meats. Listeria is also a problem in Unpasteurized milk, Soft cheeses, and Uncooked poultry. While you're Pregnant, you should stay away from cheese made from Unpasteurized milk.

Hot Tubs are usually too hot to be safe for Pregnant women to use.

We know that water over 105 degrees is damaging to developing Cells.

It won't damage yours, but the baby is sitting in fluid that's also going to get very warm.

And extreme Temperatures can damage early Embryos.

So Hot-tubbing in the first Trimester could cause Malformations in the Fetus or cause you to lose the baby.

As long as the water Temperature isn't over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you have to ease your foot into the tub, it's too hot. If you're comfortable getting into the water, the Temperature is close to your own body Temperature, which is where you want it.

Anything hotter can damage your baby's developing cells, and though you can cool off by sweating, your baby can't. It's also fine to use Bath oils or Bubble Bath — your cervix is closed, so there's no danger of these products reaching your baby.

It's not a good idea unless you can control the Temperature and set it at no more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Soaking in hot water or sitting in a hot, Steamy Room can make you overheat, which raises your Heart Rate and reduces blood flow to your uterus, potentially putting your baby under Stress or interfering with normal development. And because Pregnant women have a hard time cooling down, you're more likely to pass out if you get overheated in a Hot Tub or sauna — which would, of course, be very dangerous.

Hot Tubs are usually too hot to be safe for Pregnant women to use. We know that water over 105 degrees is damaging to developing cells. It won't damage yours, but the baby is sitting in fluid that's also going to get very warm. And extreme Temperatures can damage early Embryos. So hot-tubbing in the first trimester could cause malformations in the fetus or cause you to lose the baby.

If you get a wrap, don't get dehydrated or Overheated in the process. Dehydration can lead to increased uterine activity and contractions; these won't change the cervix or trigger labor, but they can make you very nervous. So make sure to drink plenty of water prior to, during, and after the procedure.

More important, being Overheated can make you pass out. And getting Overheated early in your Pregnancy can slightly increase the risk of neural tube defects. Unfortunately, the damage occurs within 23 days of conception — usually before a Pregnancy can be identified.

Therefore, if you think you're Pregnant or are trying to get Pregnant, it's safer to avoid getting Overheated. That means skipping hot tubs, jacuzzis, or anything that might raise your core Temperature.