Can I put a hot pad on my stomach?

Generally, it is best not to put too much heat near the baby because heat can be transmitted to the baby and increase the temperature inside so it is preferable not to do it . You can put a hot pad on your back because it doesn't transmit so much directly under your tummy to the womb. You can put your heat pad on your shoulder or your neck but preferably not directly on the abdomen where the womb is.