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Baths Are Bad?

7 posts on this thread and the last post was on December 8th, 2006 2:43 PM
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jmasson - December 6th, 2006 11:54 PM
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Hi All-I'm waiting to test next week, if I get a BFP then I'm currently 4 weeks along. I took a bath tonight and then realized and worried that maybe I shouldn't have. I do'nt take SUPER hot bathes, but I take pretty warm ones. Kind of nervous I might have just screwed something up . . .


lombowith1 - December 7th, 2006 10:36 AM

don't worry! My doctor said bathes are fine as long as they're not super hot! But no hot tubs! It should not make any difference in your conception/implantation!


aliciavr6 - December 7th, 2006 10:37 AM

I know that you aren't supposed to take baths because they raise your body temp, but I only take baths, and I am still taking baths everyday at 13w pregnant. When I found out, I don't make the water so hot, and try to keep half my body outside of the water, but up until 5 weeks, I was just taking my normal hot baths, and everything was fine, so I think you are okay. :)


brookel - December 7th, 2006 11:38 AM

Hello- I took baths up until the day before I had my son- It just relaxed me- I am now 8 weeks pregnant again and have been taking a bath almost every night. Congratulations to you all



suze42 - December 7th, 2006 12:29 PM

Youre fine. Your body temp doesnt go up that much in a normal tub...b/c some of your body is out of the water . (believe me as you get bigger..ALOT of your belly is sticking out)...Hot tubs are the concern b/c of the very high temps and total submersion.
Relax...take a bath.


Tammy276 - December 7th, 2006 6:02 PM

your fine, just don't take super hot baths...I've take a few baths and I am 24 weeks.. Just stay away from hot tubs like the other have said and if you are taking a bath and feel your self getting too warm, get out and cool off.


DownbutnotOUT - December 7th, 2006 6:22 PM

I have taken some hot baths in my time being pregnant but i make sure it is onyl an inch or two of water and am only in for about 5 minutes and i did it only twice. As long as you dont feel your pule race and get tinglie your ok.


jmasson - December 8th, 2006 2:43 PM

thanks everyone! now I'm just waiting to see if I even had anything to even worry about! can't wait to test . . .