If you are expecting a baby and are planning to visit Szechenyi Baths and Thermal Spa in Budapest, please read the following information before making a purchase or booking a massage, as massage is not offered in the baths during pregnancy.
Massage for Pregnant Mothers
Unfortunately, no thermal bath in Budapest offers pregnancy massage in the baths to avoid any potential medical complications. Even if you are in absolutely perfect health condition with your baby, the bath management cannot take the risk of unexpected complications / urgent resolutions to keep you and your baby safe from harm. We are terribly sorry that we cannot spoil you when you would deserve the most.
In a similar vein, there are several pools in the baths which contain hot water (between 33 and 40 degrees Celsius, the upper end of which, is not recommended for pregnant mothers.
In short, massage treatment is not available for pregnant moms in Szechenyi Baths.
Hot thermal water is not suitable for pregnant moms.
During pregnancy please keep consulting with your doctor whenever you intend to visit public baths, shared pools. Pregnant women are kindly asked to consult with their doctor /OBGYN if they can bathe in the thermal waters in Budapest too, and what – if any – precautions they need to make before entering the pools.
All visit to the baths and its facilities are at the responsibility of visitors, including pregnant mothers. We apologize for any potential inconvenience. You will find that some private spas do offer pregnancy treatments in Budapest, even if not the major thermal baths.
Hi ,
I am 7 months pregnant and wondering if there are any pools that I can enter- outdoor maybe? I read that massage is not available for pregnant women . Would it be possible to get a pedicure and foot massage treatment ?
Dear Sneha,
yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool in Szechenyi Baths, but please note, during pregnancy keep consulting with your doctor whenever you intend to visit public baths, shared pools. Pregnant women are kindly asked to consult with their doctor /OBGYN if they can bathe in the thermal waters in Budapest too. All visit to the baths and its facilities are at the responsibility of visitors, including pregnant mothers.
Unfortunately you cannot book pedicure appointments online, only on the spot.
Hi,
I will be 3 months pregnant and do not wish to get into the pools or have any treatments however would like to accompany my group to the baths. Is it possible for me to gain entry without any participation in the pools or facilities?
Thank you
I will be 5 months pregnant when I visit and although I won’t be using the pools I have read I will still need to wear swimwear. Am I able to wear a beach coverup?
I am planning to visit your beautiful baths next week with my wife, who is currently 5 months pregnant. We would like to know if it is generally safe for her to enter the lukewarm thermal pools during our visit.
Of course, we will first consult our doctor about this, but we would also appreciate any information or recommendations you can share regarding pregnant visitors.
Dear Sunny,
Thank you for your kind message and for considering a visit to the thermal baths in Budapest.
Regarding your question: the official policy issued by Budapest Spas cPlc. does not specifically restrict pregnant guests from using the thermal pools. The only formal note in the bath regulations states that wellness massages are contraindicated during pregnancy and therefore not permitted.
That said, we are unable to offer personal or medical advice. The decision to use the thermal pools is entirely at each guest’s discretion, based on their health condition and the guidance of their healthcare provider — ideally an OB/GYN. We fully support your plan to consult your doctor beforehand, as that is certainly the most responsible approach.