I am currently 7 weeks and my question is..........is it o.k. to take a bath? i feel stupid because i have a 7 year old, it just seems like i havent been pregnant in forever and i don't remember every little rule! lol
i would call the doctor but it is 9:30 at night! :o)
2007-03-20 14:42:47 · 25 answers · asked by zoebean1234 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Its fine to have a bath, just dont make it too hot. Only because you dont want your body to overheat as it can have an adverse effect on your unborn baby.
2007-03-20 14:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by ~*Renaissance*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm baths have been used for centuries for all sorts of reasons and the relaxing effect on body muscles and on the mind is well known. There is something "luxurious" about soaking in a warm bath and there is nothing to suggest that this is unsafe in pregnancy.
However, you do need to be cautious about "hot" baths as there is little known about the possible effects on the blood flowing through the placenta or on the baby. If the water is too hot, you could also feel faint or sick, as it could lower your blood pressure a bit too much - not a good thing.
So how do you decide if your bath is "hot" or "warm"?
Test the water with your elbow or forearm before getting in as you would for a child. This part of your skin is more sensitive to temperature than your feet or hands. Warm should be just comfortable so that you can get straight in without having to get in bit by bit! A too-hot bath is also likely to affect the colour of your skin, turning it red, and you may find yourself sweating.
Happy soaking!
2007-03-20 14:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by Dmytro G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I just had a baby in January, and we don't have a shower, so I always took baths. I wouldn't take an excessively hot one, but other than that, you should be fine having a bath. Congrats on your pregnancy. :)
2007-03-20 14:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why couldn't you have a bath?? my wife is 20 weeks and takes a bath almost every night to relax. as long as the water is not HOT everything should be ok.
2007-03-20 14:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your abdomen won't sense hard for a jointly as--the 'hard' feeling comes from feeling your uterus--which does not many times come out out of your pelvic bone until 12 or 13 weeks. i does not subject approximately that. As for symptoms, they happen at distinctive cases for each individual. i for my area felt ill around seven weeks, yet i does not choose that on you. have you ever been to the surgeon yet? you may desire to be waiting to hearken to the heart beat in some weeks. as long as you're actually not having extreme cramps and bleeding you're actually not likely in any hazard...yet once you sense overly worried you may desire to bypass to the surgeon.
2016-11-27 02:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by kimbler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure it is, just when your over the 6 month mark youc ant have a bath as it upsets the baby and the warmth anouys him/her people go for months bathing and drinking and lifting heavy things eating wrong without even knowing theya re pregnant, dont be worried just enjoy your bath and relax
2007-03-20 14:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, taking a bath is fine throughout your pregnancy.
2007-03-20 14:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bathe as long as it's not too hot. Later on, no bathing if your water has broken as this will introduce infection.
2007-03-20 14:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, take a bath! It'll all be fine. The baby's not going to escape and drown.
2007-03-20 14:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by lucky_turtle_racing8 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, its ok..but dont take a hot bath
2007-03-20 14:46:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋