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A heating pad is OK to use while pregnant. Because it is only applied to a small, specific area of the body, it does not raise core body temperature to a dangerous level. According to Dr. Russell Turk, writing for Baby Center.com, high body temperature has been linked to neurological development problems.
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MayoClinic.com: Try heat, cold or a back rub.
BabyCenter.com: Is it safe to use a heating pad for sore muscles during pregnancy?
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