I know that you are not supposed to get into hot tubs, but are baths ok to relieve back aches?
2006-11-14 07:04:07 · 31 answers · asked by Bri 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Oh yes!!!! I was a shower taker until i got pregnant! Just make sure it isn't too hot! If it is too hot it could harm your baby!
2006-11-14 07:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Hunters wife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Baths are wonderful when you're pregnant. The reason you aren't supposed to get into hot tubs while pregnant is because the water is 104 degrees--too hot! A bath is not that hot and can't harm the baby.
2006-11-14 07:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
baths are ok while you are pregnant as long as the water isn't too hot, that is what the doctors say, I don't know why. Maybe you can also lie down in bed, on your back, and that will relieve all the strain of being pregnant. Also back massages are helpful, if you have someone to do that for you.
2006-11-14 08:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by mermaid199 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baths are totally fine as long as it isn't a hot hot bath that ups your temperature.
And the problem with hot tubs is the water temperature not the jets so jet away!
2006-11-14 07:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by Cassandra K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as you can get in and out of the tub until your water breaks you can take as many as you want. My best friend took baths every day up until her induction date. I however found it rather difficult to get in and out of the tub so I gave up on baths at the end of my 2nd trimester. Some doctors will say not to take baths the last couple of weeks but our doctors told us it was fine just no bubbles or scented things and that once our water broke no more. Congrats and best of luck!
2006-11-14 07:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should also put a cork in it in case the baby washes out. Also, check the bath before you pull the plug in case it goes down the plug hole!
Hehe. Only kidding! Of course it is. Just make sure that the beth is warm and not boiling. Take as many baths as you like. In fact, you can give birth in a bath. It's called a "water birth" and they are becoming more common.
Any questions, just ask your doc.
Cheers!
2006-11-14 07:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by wyatt_bellis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course, baths are great when you are pregnant as long as you make the water look warm or so, but never hot. it is the heat that is not good for the babies especially as your stomach grows and the skin streches, it becomes thinner. so basically the farther along you are the worse it is to be in hot water. but i use to take warm baths all the time when i was pregnant and it relieved some of my back pain. so go for and i hope it helps you.
good luck hun!
2006-11-14 07:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baths are fine, until like the 8 month or so. Just be sure it is not too hot and be sure there is someone there if you need help getting out. You don't want to slip and fall. Remember safety first. Best of luck to you and congrats.
2006-11-14 07:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by ♥just me♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is the best thing for u just dont get in the hot tub
2006-11-14 07:06:43 · answer #9 · answered by badgirl10134 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but not hot water baths
2006-11-14 14:29:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely-they can give birth in water to relieve pain so why not bathing to relieve your aches and pains?
2006-11-14 07:16:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋