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Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

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Pregnant and sauna safety: temperature limits, risks, and what OBs say

Most OBs say avoid saunas above 102°F (39°C) during pregnancy. Here's why core temperature matters, what the research shows, and safer alternatives.

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