I am probably about 2 months preg, and about a month ago, before I took any preg tests (I thought I just had the flu) I took 2 hot baths. How common is it to lose a baby to a hot bath? What else could happen to him/her? Brain damage? Am I just paranoid?
Going to obgyn tomorrow, so I will ask him same thing. I feel like a dork, but I just gotta ask.
2006-12-27 08:06:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm pretty sure that is an "old wives tale". You would not be able to sit in water hot enough to injure your unborn child. The things you are consuming would be more harmful (alcohol, drugs, medication, caffeine, etc).
You should get some pregnancy books, to educate yourself on what happens during pregnancy. Otherwise, you will believe all the strange superstitions that some people have about pregnancy, and you will be more nervous. Check out your local library, or bookstore. It might be a good time to get some baby care books, too.
Good luck with your pregnancy!
2006-12-27 08:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by oolishfay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not a dork for asking
i'am 21 weeks with 4th baby and i take hot baths every other day
i done this with the other 3 and they are fine
doctors dont know it all anyway good luck
and the reason people were told not to take hot baths years ago was becasue they thought it could make the woman loose her muccus plug but reshearers found that wasn't the case
2006-12-27 17:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by nascar2233 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot baths are not necessarily dangerous during pregnancy, unless you stay in long enough for your body temperature to raise significantly. People do get the flu or fevers when they are pregnant and the babies are ok. The human body is an amazing piece of creation, it will take care of that little one growing inside even when the body might endure some abuse (I'm not talking illicit drugs or alcohol)
2006-12-27 16:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg, you are paranoid, bad!!!! i took hot baths all the time while pregnant with my son and he is perfectly healthy . i am now taking baths with my second child and it is doing fine also
2006-12-27 16:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mz. Tanning Bed Junkie! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't sweat it. Relax !. Its fine. I am sure your baby is healthy and doing fine.
2006-12-27 17:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Kristen B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋