im 26 weeks pregnant and scared to take a hot bath
2006-08-17 15:47:25 · 15 answers · asked by raymiesunshine85 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The biggest risk occurs during the first trimester, as the neural tube is developing. By taking a hot bath then, you are (possibly) putting your child at risk for developing spina bifida.
2006-08-17 17:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jenna A 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since you may have something else going on, it would be best to call your nurse. Hot baths and showers can be a problem for people who are not pregnant. I nearly passed out because of a hot bath when I was not pregnant. And with my last pregnancy had some problems with heart that were not detected till labor. Hot showers made me feel sick.
Also, 'hot' is relative. When my hubby takes a 'hot' bath, I call it 'par boiling'!
2006-08-17 16:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by namruf 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No hot tubs, and no tanning. Hot showers and baths are okay as long as you don't overdo the temperature. Basically the hot water will raise your own body temperature and while you can regulate your own temperature your fetus can't so they could get overheated in there. It's like getting a fever while your pregnant isn't a good thing either, so it's like an accidentally induced fever.
2016-03-27 06:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO its not perfectly fine. You should not take a s hower or a bath in a high degree of temp. Nothing above 100 degree. Thats why pregnant women are not allowed in hot tubs and the average temp for those is 102
2006-08-17 15:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there's a set temp for when babies brains start to fry, and it's definitely not advisable to be in a hot tub.
Try this: Take a warm bath, but let the faucet trickle hot water. Put a wash cloth under it occasionally and place it on different parts of your body like your forehead, chest, thighs, and arms.
2006-08-17 15:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by Margie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's definition of hot is different. Check the below link for an article I found in ref. this. Too hot is a no-go i.e. a sauna or hot tub. A nice warm bath is perfectly fine. Toss in some epsom salts or your fav. bubble bath and relax! We all deserve it :)
2006-08-17 16:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by mandabear3121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hot bath is fine. They used to tell pregnant women to avoid it back in the day. The only thing that isn't okay is a hot tub or jacuzzi.
2006-08-17 15:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea it's OK you just shouldn't get in a hot tub, but a bath I don't see why not
2006-08-17 16:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by dareyell2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just make sure the water is not too hot or just becareful it doesn't make you dizzy, I know when you deliver they will tell you the same thing right after because real hot water can in some way cause you to faint.
2006-08-17 15:57:27 · answer #9 · answered by Lauren1980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot shower ok - do a warm bath instead of hot - dont wanna cook him - im 23 wks myself - congratulations!!!!
2006-08-17 15:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by jaynlala8183 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋