Someone asked this question earlier, but mine is a little different. I have dialated to 2 cm and 80% effaced. Everybody said it's okay to take a bath as long as it's not to hot, but is it okay since I have dialated some? I also go to the doc tomorrow but I really want a warm bath now!!!
2006-08-16 14:52:16 · 15 answers · asked by x00_lucky_00x 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I was dilated for most of my last pregnacy, between 2 cm and 4 cm. my doctor said warm baths were fine, but no bubble bath. The bubbles can carry bacteria into the vagina and cause infection. All of my babies came out fine and I had warm baths right up until the day they were born. Had to get help to get out of the tub near the end of the last pregnancy, but the bath felt wonderful. If you have a leak of amniotic fluid, however, you should avoid the bath. otherwise, the amniotic sac will protect the baby from warm clean water.
2006-08-16 14:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by ppqppq10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a warm bath is ok. I have a cousin who took a bath at the hospital while she was in labor to relax her nerves. The doc is the one who rec commended it. But needless to say that when you are naked in a bath tub in a room with florescent lights and people walking in and out to check on you is not very relaxing but go ahead just make sure the water isn't too hot and if you start to sweat while in there then get out. It takes time for your body temp to change due to the conditions around it but just make sure not to get too hot.
2006-08-16 22:00:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it. It'll be fine. In fact have a glass of wine. I am being completely serious. My OB suggested it when I was at 36 weeks, because I was stressed out. I couldn't believe it but she said that the baby was already cooked and just gaining weight and that 1 glass of wine wasn't going to hurt a thing. So I took a bath and had a glass. It was very nice.
Enjoy yourself and it's really important to relax!
2006-08-16 22:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by littlemamajo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How fare along are you? If you are at your due date take a hot bath and relax because once the baby is born, long relaxing baths will be a thing of the past.
2006-08-16 21:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by clb1101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh honey take a bath there are women that give labor in a tub I am sure you will do just fine. I have four children and trust me I know the relaxation you are needing dont worry you will be just fine. Relax and congrats on the baby.
2006-08-16 21:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by Heidi B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't be a problem to take a bath just take your time and becareful getting in and out of the tub
2006-08-16 21:58:46 · answer #6 · answered by Ms.Moody1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do whatever you need to relax...
it is not going to harm the baby
babies are born in water all the time... the baby would also enjoy the warmness...
i remember even after having my baby i would lay with him in the bath with im one my chest... that was our time... very relaxing
2006-08-16 22:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Women give birth in tubs now...so go ahead. If you want to be sure, call the triage nurse at your local hospital.
2006-08-16 22:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is OK! My sister in law did this and her water broke the next morning; sooooo it may even induce labor.
2006-08-16 21:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by ♪Msz. Nena♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN TAKE A BATH JUST AS LONG IS THE WATER IS LOWER THEN 100 DEGREES AND YOUR WATER HASNT BROKE IF YOUR WATER HAS BROKE IT CAN CAUSE INFECTION
2006-08-17 11:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋