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A hot bath

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I know I am not supposed to take hot baths that will raise my body temperature.  However, my sore muscles in my back could really use some relaxing, so does anyone have any idea if a low-water-level (shallow) hot bath would be ok?  By that, I mean hot water that it only about an inch or two deep, that wouldn't reach anywhere near my belly, but would still do its job on my back muscles.  And even then, I don't mean exceptionally boiling, cuz I'm a wimp and don't like it too hot, but I just want something warmer than "luke" warm.  Just a good, hot bath.

Thanx!  (Sorry if it's a stupid question)  Embarrassed

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Re: A hot bath

  • fatima5968fatima5968 member

    Not a stupid question IMO. I think that's ok....so long as your body temp doesn't elevate above, I think it's 102...If you limit it to around 10 min or so, you're back should get relief and body temp raise will be limited. 

     

     

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  • dulcinea03dulcinea03 member
    Baths are fine- the water cools as you're in there, and most people don't hang out in the tub for hours on end. My doc told me baths were fine, but wanted be to avoid hot tubs because the water is typically warmer and continuously warmed- so most people stay in them longer than a bath.
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  • winomom22winomom22 member
    Take a hot bath! I have been still since getting my BFP. It's one of the few things you can do to relax your muscles. You aren't going to get hot enough in the tub to affect your baby since the water starts to cool the instant it fills the tub. Hot tubs are bad since they are constantly reheated and people sit in them submerged up to their necks-thus raising your core temp. Enjoy!
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  • cc_famecc_fame member
    Thanx ladies!  I ended up taking the bath... and it felt sooooo good Smile

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  • BeanLooWeenBeanLooWeen
    I love a hot bath. When I start to sweat or get light-headed I get out
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