I do at least every other day a warm almost hot bath for around 15 min. I am currently 11 and a half weeks. Im scared Ill miscarry now bc of this help!
2007-12-20 16:49:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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
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and congrats and gl
2007-12-20 17:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by youhoo it's me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a Dr. but a luke warm bath is better. A hot bath your stomach is emmersed in the water the whole time which heats your belly up and is not really good for the baby. I would change the temperature to the bath to luke warm and you should be fine. Don't worry about miscarry since you've been doing it. I just wouldn't continue cuz there might be a risk later on. Good Luck and Congrats
PS a bath the baby is under water in the heat a shower you can move and expose the baby to less heat
2007-12-20 16:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Having a hot bath raises your body temperature, which causes the amniotic fluid to rise and cause harm to your baby. Your baby can have a higher risk of Spinal Bifida and you have a high miscarriage rate. If you're a hot bath lover (like me) try taking hot showers instead. Those are just as nice as taking a bath. And they don't harm the baby because you're not fully submerged in it. Oh, and if you sit down (like me because i can't take standing showers anymore, my feet hurt too bad and my back starts hurting) it's a lot nicer.
2016-04-10 10:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to ask your doctor that question. It has always been my understanding that doing this can cause abnormalities with the baby. I took warm baths during my pregnancies but not steaming hot, which I prefer. Absolutly DO NOT use hottubs. It is only for a little while and a healthy baby is worth the sacrifice. I wouldn't worry too much about doing it so far, some people don't even find out they are pregnant until 11 weeks or so.
2007-12-20 17:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by tamlynswt 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taking a hot bath can raise your core body temperature, which can cause birth defects. It's OK to take baths during your pregnancy, just take warm (not HOT) baths and don't stay in for more than 15 minutes. It's pretty OK to take hot showers, just as long as it is your back to the shower and not your front - apparently it doesn't raise your core temp quite as high. Like someone else said, a massaging shower will do wonders for your aching back. Just make sure, like the bath, that you limit it to only 15 minutes. You are probably fine - don't worry about it too much!
2007-12-20 19:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Ariana 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a bath lover! I could not have gotten through the aches and pains of pregnancy without them. My MIL was always nagging me because she is a Nurse Practitioner and "knows everything." According to her the biggest fear is that you will raise your body temperature and you can get dizzy and pass out or fall when you are trying to get out. Although I did get to the point that I couldn't tolerate the bath much over 100 degrees because I would get like heat stroke type of symptoms...so there is Truth to the overheating thing.
2007-12-20 17:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by moongoddess209 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't want to warm the baby up to much... they can't cool off as fast as we can.
I had a bath all the time... I couldn't imagine getting through the pregnancy without it. The first time I felt and saw my baby kick was in the bath around 15 weeks.... she loved it.
Just limit the time you spend in there... and be conscious of the temperature.
2007-12-20 16:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that the 15 minutes you are in the bath, is within the prescribed time limit. I imagine you will take slightly cooler baths now, though. Don't worry. If you have concerns, just mention them to your doctor at your next visit.
2007-12-20 17:00:32 · answer #8 · answered by treebird 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think you are fine but don't do it anymore...i know it raises your temp. which can be bad for the baby...and if you really like taking baths ask your doctor...you can always just make the water cooler and not go in as long. just check w/ your doctor they can tell you what you can/cant do for sure.
2007-12-20 17:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by just here to talk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree w/ "Mommy" - take a warm bath - not HOT.
2007-12-20 16:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by Reese's Mom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋