I know Im not going into labor anytime soon.
But I have already started to Dialate... 1 cm.
My waters haven't broke yet... I know I cant bath after they do.
But My hips are killing me... I feel like I have been riding horses all day.
Everyone tells me to take some tylenol or a warm bath.
But I didnt know if it's ok... I just thought I would ask here before calling my Dr. with a silly Question.
2007-01-26 02:29:56 · 13 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's not a silly question.
It is perfectly safe to have a bath when you are dialted.
I have heard some caution should be taken once your water is broken so talk to your Dr. if that happens but until then, go ahead and relax in the tub!
(remember that lots of babies ((including mine)) have been born in water as a water birth, perfectly safe)
2007-01-26 02:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
as long as your water has not broken you are fine..
I practically lived in the bath tub the week before i delivered.... it helped with my aches and pains... and i was dilated to almost 2 for over a month before that...
I actually took about 5 baths the day that my water broke... so after almost being in the bath all day.. as i was getting in to bed that night my water broke.....
so enjoy you baths now.. cause i have not had time to take a bath in 17 months...(age of my son)... lol... a quick shower is all i get now a days... so please take a many as you like it will help with the pain!!!!
good luck
2007-01-26 03:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by laceylu555 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly safe to have a bath when dialated. Just don't over due it with bubble baths and irritating things like that, if you are worried about infection.
Enjoy and relax
2007-01-26 02:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by wheezerthill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told thats its not good to get in the tub once dialated because 2 much extra water could drown the baby ive found that a long hot shower also helps
2007-01-26 05:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by Nae_Nae_1117 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am 38 weeks and 4 days!! I know how you feel with your hips!! Baths are fine! just not too hot!! I take one right before bed to help relax my muscles! I'm dilated to a 3 and 80%!! Hopefully ill go into labor soon!!GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-26 03:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa Q 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. you can and try to bath with warmest water you can handle, try a little hot if you can handle that it would help. I read on a book that eating ice helps with the pain. I don't know I will prove, that anytime soon.
2007-01-26 02:53:33 · answer #6 · answered by itah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes having a bath is safe the midwife put me in the bath when i was 5Cm's to help relieve some of my pain.
good luck and remember no question is silly to ask your doctor they are there to help you x x x x
2007-01-26 02:43:16 · answer #7 · answered by mum_2_many 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can bathe. After your water breaks is when you need to be careful.
2007-01-26 02:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by Bev 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it is ok, just dont take a really HOT bath, that is bad for the baby, keep the water luke warm.
2007-01-26 02:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by gin_ger81 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taking a warm bath is fine. If your water breaks then you can't take a bath.
2007-01-26 02:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by Stephanie W 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋