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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!
Member since 9/06 2020 total posts
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Kristin
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to take a bath or not to take a bath...
that is the question? I read in books that its not safe for the fetus, and I do like my bath extra hot...hot water only. I havent taken one in about 3 weeks, and i miss it. When Im not feeling well it's so soothing. My best friend who posts on here said she takes baths all the time and did with her first DC. I dont know what to do?!?!?
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sweetdreamz1181
Baby Girl on the way!
Member since 1/08 2186 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
that was one of the only things my doc told me not to do
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:07 AM |
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NinaLemon
It's a boy!!!
Member since 10/07 6453 total posts
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Jeannine
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I was told not to take baths.
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MrsRbk
<3 <3 <3 <3
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Michelle
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I was told baths were okay as long as the water was not hot.
ETA: I can barely get myself in and out of my bed, or off my couch, let alone trying to get myself out of a bathtub, so I don't even bother.
Message edited 11/20/2008 10:09:02 AM.
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:08 AM |
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bonitachyc
big sister status may 2012!!
Member since 5/08 3242 total posts
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Lupe
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
i heard its a no-no 
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:08 AM |
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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!
Member since 9/06 2020 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
Is there ever a time when I can start again?
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:09 AM |
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Deedlebugs
Blessed
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Kiki
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I took baths everynight before bed, my whole pregnancy. I just made sure the water wasn't warmer than 100 degrees. Its not as rewarding as a HOT bath, but it helped. The doctor said it was fine, as long as its not Hot tub, hot. As long as you dont feel overheated in the tub, you will be fine
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leighdvm
My golden boys!
Member since 3/06 4419 total posts
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Michele
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
My OB said baths were fine, just no hot tubs. I still haven't taken one, though. I tend to err on the side of caution.
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| Posted 11/20/08 10:17 AM |
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Lillykat
going along for the ride...
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
My doctors told me baths were perfectly fine - just to NOT use hot water - you shouldn't raise your body temperature. No hot tubs or saunas though. Just make sure if you take one it is warm not hot water. The problem is many people use too hot water.
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nicknmb
SISTERS!
Member since 1/06 5193 total posts
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MaryBeth
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
you can take a bath, just can't be HOT water
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MsMBV
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Me
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
Posted by sweetdreamz1181
that was one of the only things my doc told me not to do
Same here. No bath, no hot tub, no steam shower.
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| Posted 11/20/08 11:05 AM |
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babyfaith
Onward and Upward!
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I love hot baths on cold nights but I have been staying away from them and taking showers instead.
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| Posted 11/20/08 11:14 AM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
Member since 5/05 20223 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I will be the odd man out here and say i did take baths and they were hot. My Dr said I could. Basically by the time you feel too hot that is when its too hot for your babies so you get out then
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| Posted 11/20/08 12:07 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Momx100
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I've taken several hot baths. I didn't even know we weren't supposed to!
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| Posted 11/20/08 12:22 PM |
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pickles16
Real Estate Professional
Member since 11/07 17227 total posts
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Jen
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
Baths were told to be OK, you can't have them too hot...the risk is jacuzzis and hot tubs since they breed bacteria, baths are OK< and actually was recommended to me bc of my rib pain!!! Think about it, women give birth in baths for water births!!!
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| Posted 11/20/08 12:35 PM |
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surfersgirl
LIF Infant
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I took a few hot baths - not scorching but hot enough without being dangerous.
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| Posted 11/20/08 5:33 PM |
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kelsept
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 833 total posts
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Kelley
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
i take them all the time, between the morning sickness i had, then the braxton hicks and now just being the size of a house and my joints hurting, i would freak without a bath! My little momma is kicking away and doing ok so my guess is that as long as it is not really hot, you are ok..take a warm one to not worry yourself..
No one told me not to..then again, i dont follow rules easily..i eat deli sandwhiches here and there too...
I am starting my 40th week and so done!
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| Posted 11/20/08 5:48 PM |
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pixie
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
Yup Im taking hot baths. But now my belly is so big she is completely out of the water...so Im thinkin its okay 
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| Posted 11/20/08 6:06 PM |
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junebride06
love my boys!
Member since 2/08 3181 total posts
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Robin
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Re: to take a bath or not to take a bath...
I took baths almost every day during my recent pregnancy, I just didn't submerge my belly all the way and I always made sure the water was not hot. My doctor said it was fine. Just avoid jacuzzi/hot tubs.
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