Hot bath anyone?

callmecrazy1

I have heard that a hot bath is not okay, however I did it my entire pregnancy with DS and no problems. Of course I am not in there for long, but still. anyone else not listen to the "don't do this and don't do thats"?

LegalLadyBug

I actually looked this up because DH and I had booked a spa suite in Vegas and were leaving the day after I got my BFP. I had no idea I was pregnant. Anyway, from what I read, you can take hot baths, jetted baths, etc. so long as your body temp doesn't go over 100 degrees. Apparently most women will get out before their body temp gets that high anyway because it's uncomfortable. I think the real danger in this is in hot tubs where the temperature is regulated. If you take a bath at home the water is going to cool down as time goes on anyway. 

lauralovesbob

Laying in the bath is the only thing that makes my nausea/headache/ichy feeling better. I try to take warm rather than hot baths and not get overheated. 

EASwimmer

I was told as long as not over 101.  Just like if you have a fever. 

TheCricket

callmecrazy1:

I anyone else not listen to the "don't do this and don't do thats"?

I am erring on the side of avoiding all of the "don't do thats" because if anything was to GOD FORBID happen to either one of my babies, I would never want to look back and add to that terrible mental self-battering of "what if I just hadn't done XYZ", you know?

TheCricket

Stupid server glitch - double post and it won't let me delete this. Sorry. Nothing to see here... move right along.

collyflower

I took baths when pregnant with DD.  My doc gave me good practical advice - that if it was hot enough to make my skin turn pink it is too hot and to let it cool off a bit.

ablabs

TheCricket:

callmecrazy1:

I anyone else not listen to the "don't do this and don't do thats"?

I am erring on the side of avoiding all of the "don't do thats" because if anything was to GOD FORBID happen to either one of my babies, I would never want to look back and add to that terrible mental self-battering of "what if I just hadn't done XYZ", you know?

Ditto THIS

Bart_and_Jamie

I've read the same thing. I've been avoiding our hot tub and I have a thermometer that I take with me when I have a hot bath. It may sound a little 'over the top' but better safe than sorry. On the other side of things, my mother said that when she was preggo with both me and my sister that hot baths (almost scalding hot) were her saving grace with back pain, and we both turned out okay. It gets confusing how things change so I err on the side of caution. Congrats!

perplexed59

I have had hotter baths I just pay attention to how I'm feeling. 2 weeks ago I spent the weekend camping in rainy, cold conditions. I hopped into my friends hot tub at the end of the weekend to warm up. It felt great!! I would just get out and sit on the side of the tub every 5 min or so to make sure I wasn't getting overheated. The temp was cold outside so I would cool down quickly. I think its just wise to do what you're comfortable with.

I'm not great at following some of the "don't do this" rules. I think some of the rules are outdated and we are just suppose to follow because no one will take the time to look into what is relavent today. Women have been having babies for thousands of years without a lot of these rules.

MrsManning10

perplexed59:

I'm not great at following some of the "don't do this" rules. I think some of the rules are outdated and we are just suppose to follow because no one will take the time to look into what is relavent today. Women have been having babies for thousands of years without a lot of these rules.

Which of these so-called rules are outdated?  I am curious.  

I strongly disagree with this statement.  I think that it is the exact opposite, actually.  The reason for most of the "rules" nowadays is because research has proved that doing "this" or "that" can actually harm your baby or cause m/c.  

And, I seriously hate when people say, "People have been doing it for ages, so it must make it okay."  I know lots of people that smoked through their pregnancy and their babies turned out okay, but does that make it safe?  No.  The idea here is that statistically, if you eat lunch meat (for example), you aren't going to get listeria and have it affect your baby.  Maybe it will only have negative consequences 1% of the time... But do you really want to take that chance and possibly be part of the 1%?  I wouldn't.  But that's just me.

ETA: OP, this isn't intended for you... I think that if you want to take a warm bath, that is fine, as long as you aren't getting your body temp too high.  

perplexed59

*Abby*:

perplexed59:

I'm not great at following some of the "don't do this" rules. I think some of the rules are outdated and we are just suppose to follow because no one will take the time to look into what is relavent today. Women have been having babies for thousands of years without a lot of these rules.

Which of these so-called rules are outdated?  I am curious.  

I strongly disagree with this statement.  I think that it is the exact opposite, actually.  The reason for most of the "rules" nowadays is because research has proved that doing "this" or "that" can actually harm your baby or cause m/c.  

And, I seriously hate when people say, "People have been doing it for ages, so it must make it okay."  I know lots of people that smoked through their pregnancy and their babies turned out okay, but does that make it safe?  No.  The idea here is that statistically, if you eat lunch meat (for example), you aren't going to get listeria and have it affect your baby.  Maybe it will only have negative consequences 1% of the time... But do you really want to take that chance and possibly be part of the 1%?  I wouldn't.  But that's just me.

ETA: OP, this isn't intended for you... I think that if you want to take a warm bath, that is fine, as long as you aren't getting your body temp too high.  

 

I'm all for people making personal decisions. I agree with many things like not smoking and drinking. Why would you put your baby in danger with things that cause harm to an adult who isn't pregnant.

I'm referring to more of the you can't eat  soft cheese rules. You can eat soft cheese as long as its pasturized. I also drink raw milk that is unpasterized (something most people won't do). But I have done a lot of research into milk safety and nutrition. I like knowing the cows I get milk from ( and then make my own cheese, butter and yogurt from) and I like knowing that the cow is happy and healthy and not living in a stall all day in its own poop never seeing the light of day. I also like getting my eggs from a local farm instead of being wrapped up in the huge egg recall that has happened because of "safe" farming practicies.

 As reference to lunch meat. I respect the decision of not eating it because of the 1% chance. But you do know you can get listeria from other sources like raw veggies.

The OP was asking if "anyone else not listen to the "don't do this and don't do thats"?" I was just giving my input answering her question. Many rules need to be followed (drinking, smoking, scuba diving) but others I think we as mothers have the right to make personal decisions based on our own culture, knowledge, comfortability level and doctors advice.

MrsManning10

perplexed59:

*Abby*:

perplexed59:

I'm not great at following some of the "don't do this" rules. I think some of the rules are outdated and we are just suppose to follow because no one will take the time to look into what is relavent today. Women have been having babies for thousands of years without a lot of these rules.

Which of these so-called rules are outdated?  I am curious.  

I strongly disagree with this statement.  I think that it is the exact opposite, actually.  The reason for most of the "rules" nowadays is because research has proved that doing "this" or "that" can actually harm your baby or cause m/c.  

And, I seriously hate when people say, "People have been doing it for ages, so it must make it okay."  I know lots of people that smoked through their pregnancy and their babies turned out okay, but does that make it safe?  No.  The idea here is that statistically, if you eat lunch meat (for example), you aren't going to get listeria and have it affect your baby.  Maybe it will only have negative consequences 1% of the time... But do you really want to take that chance and possibly be part of the 1%?  I wouldn't.  But that's just me.

ETA: OP, this isn't intended for you... I think that if you want to take a warm bath, that is fine, as long as you aren't getting your body temp too high.  

 

I'm all for people making personal decisions. I agree with many things like not smoking and drinking. Why would you put your baby in danger with things that cause harm to an adult who isn't pregnant.

I'm referring to more of the you can't eat  soft cheese rules. You can eat soft cheese as long as its pasturized. I also drink raw milk that is unpasterized (something most people won't do). But I have done a lot of research into milk safety and nutrition. I like knowing the cows I get milk from ( and then make my own cheese, butter and yogurt from) and I like knowing that the cow is happy and healthy and not living in a stall all day in its own poop never seeing the light of day. I also like getting my eggs from a local farm instead of being wrapped up in the huge egg recall that has happened because of "safe" farming practicies.

 As reference to lunch meat. I respect the decision of not eating it because of the 1% chance. But you do know you can get listeria from other sources like raw veggies.

The OP was asking if "anyone else not listen to the "don't do this and don't do thats"?" I was just giving my input answering her question. Many rules need to be followed (drinking, smoking, scuba diving) but others I think we as mothers have the right to make personal decisions based on our own culture, knowledge, comfortability level and doctors advice.

I can understand eating farm fresh eggs and milk.  Although I wouldn't drink unpasteurized milk, as long as you have done your research and are comfortable with it, then I respect that.

I think I was more put off by the comment about how women have been doing it for thousands of years... I cringe when I hear someone say, "Well, my mom smoked when she was pregnant and I am fine, so that must make it okay."  I agree that there is a huge difference between that and eating unpasteurized food.  While I wouldn't eat unpasteurized food, I respect your decision (and your animal-friendly stance... I watched a documentary called Earthlings and it broke my heart).  Thanks for clarifying.