Are baths okay while your pregnant?

yoitslooo · August 2014

I've been feeling the need to take a nice bath every single night but I keep having this feeling I shouldn't be taking them. I tried to do research and got multiple answers.

BRNCLES · August 2014

I think as long as you are careful with the water temp, you're fine.

CocoMcGee · August 2014

As long as the temperature is not too hot you're fine. Get one of those bath thermometers, you'll want one for the baby anyway, and go to town.

Ncountrygal · August 2014

Oh heck si! They are a lifesaver! Just don't get overheated

RobynB13 · August 2014

so long as you don't have a reason from your OB not to, and you aren't using water so hot you lobster in it, you're good... personally, I don't like lukewarm baths... but when the back pain kicks in, I don't care what the temp is :P

ps-I'm sorry I misspell so much on here, I try to correct it when I catch it, but I'm severely dyslexic, and add in pregnancy brain-farts, I don't always catch the errors.

somewheresublime86 · August 2014

I got a floating turtle that tells me the bath water temp. I just make sure it doesn't get warmer than 100 degrees.

Hummingbirdbaby3 · August 2014

Yes. Just watch the temp. I would just take a warm bath.

lindsayanne14 · August 2014

When PG with my DS my Dr said baths were fine as long as the temp was 100 degrees or less. I just used a regular thermometer to check before I got in.

AllyP10 · August 2014

Yes. I've been taking a few baths a week. Our doc said they are safe as long as the temp of the water is less than 120 degrees.

lindsayanne14 · August 2014

AllyP10 said:

Yes. I've been taking a few baths a week. Our doc said they are safe as long as the temp of the water is less than 120 degrees.

Water at 120 degrees can cause third degree burns after 5 minutes of exposure. I think you mean you should set your hot water tank to 120 degrees which is what is recommended for everyday household use. Because most people use both hot and cold water when filling a bath the temp is not going to be as hot as it could potentially be if only hot is used. To put it in perspective, most hot tubs are set at around 102 degrees and they usually feel much warmer than bath water. Soaking in a tub at 120 degrees would be unbearable.

ally3242 · August 2014

lindsayanne14 said:

AllyP10 said:

Yes. I've been taking a few baths a week. Our doc said they are safe as long as the temp of the water is less than 120 degrees.

Water at 120 degrees can cause third degree burns after 5 minutes of exposure. I think you mean you should set your hot water tank to 120 degrees which is what is recommended for everyday household use. Because most people use both hot and cold water when filling a bath the temp is not going to be as hot as it could potentially be if only hot is used. To put it in perspective, most hot tubs are set at around 102 degrees and they usually feel much warmer than bath water. Soaking in a tub at 120 degrees would be unbearable.

Yes thank you, that is what I meant. Was multi-tasking when writing this post. Thank you for the correction.

4N6s · August 2014

Baths at or below body temperature.

MitoRachel · August 2014

I've been told something slightly different, which is avoid the "I'm getting hot" feeling. Sometimes while pregnant I take fairly warm baths, but when I do I use less water and alternate which parts of me are submerged. I much prefer that to taking a lukewarm bath and being submerged from the neck down. Gag.

yoitslooo · October 2014

clairhuxtable said:

yoitslooo said:

I've been feeling the need to take a nice bath every single night but I keep having this feeling I shouldn't be taking them. I tried to do research and got multiple answers.

Can I just say I was distracted by your SN? Is it "Yo It's Looo"? Or "Yo It's Slow"? Or is yoitslooo a word that I'm missing.

I feel like I'm playing Mad Gab. #KenyaSheikDjibouti #HatPeeveTurdKeyedEh

It is Yo it's Looo! Sorry for the confusion, Lo is my nickname lol :P

yoitslooo · October 2014

MitoRachel said:

I've been told something slightly different, which is avoid the "I'm getting hot" feeling. Sometimes while pregnant I take fairly warm baths, but when I do I use less water and alternate which parts of me are submerged. I much prefer that to taking a lukewarm bath and being submerged from the neck down. Gag.

I heard that also actually. I get hot pretty quick so my baths are pretty short!

yoitslooo · October 2014

4N6s said:

Baths at or below body temperature.

Thank you

I am just seeing this sorry for the super late reply! I just started using the web version of this site and my smart phone isn't so smart and doesn't show me when I receive replies lol !

yoitslooo · October 2014

CaterinaC said:

I got a floating turtle that tells me the bath water temp. I just make sure it doesn't get warmer than 100 degrees.
Thanks for the idea! I just bought one. I am terrible at estimating water temperature and I love my bath water to be HOT.

That's such a good idea!

I love my bath really hot too and sorry for the late reply !

yoitslooo · October 2014

KateRN08 said:

I take one at least 3 times a week. Watch the temp, if you have to hesitate because of temp when you step in then it is too hot. 3rd tri kills my hips and back, I lived in the tub.

Good to know someone else enjoys baths like me!

I will keep that in mind when I take a bath!

yoitslooo · October 2014

somerandomchick said:

If the bath is hot enough that you start to feel kind of bad if you hang out too long, like I sometimes do in a hot tub, then it's too hot. You can tell if you're getting overheated because it doesn't feel great. Pay attention to that feeling!

I definitely will! Thank you for that tip! Sorry for the late reply too!!

yoitslooo · October 2014

RobynB13 said:

so long as you don't have a reason from your OB not to, and you aren't using water so hot you lobster in it, you're good... personally, I don't like lukewarm baths... but when the back pain kicks in, I don't care what the temp is :P

ps-I'm sorry I misspell so much on here, I try to correct it when I catch it, but I'm severely dyslexic, and add in pregnancy brain-farts, I don't always catch the errors.

My Ob said it was fine and I'll keep the lobster thing in mind :P It's totally fine don't even worry about it, I understood everything!

Also sorry for such a late response!

whippoorwill3 · October 2014

clairhuxtable said:

yoitslooo said:

I've been feeling the need to take a nice bath every single night but I keep having this feeling I shouldn't be taking them. I tried to do research and got multiple answers.

Can I just say I was distracted by your SN? Is it "Yo It's Looo"? Or "Yo It's Slow"? Or is yoitslooo a word that I'm missing.

I feel like I'm playing Mad Gab. #KenyaSheikDjibouti #HatPeeveTurdKeyedEh

@clairhuxtable‌ I enjoy you so much!

yoitslooo · October 2014

Ncountrygal said:

Oh heck si! They are a lifesaver! Just don't get overheated

They are!

Sorry for the super late reply, barely understanding this site lol!

yoitslooo · October 2014

CocoMcGee said:

As long as the temperature is not too hot you're fine. Get one of those bath thermometers, you'll want one for the baby anyway, and go to town.

I will! That's really smart to use it for me and the baby!

keifekm · October 2014

Oh! I'm glad you posted this question. I love baths and was curious about the rule but never got around to googling it!

nikkijo3 · October 2014

I have a bath every night and did with my last 3 pregnancies too. It's the only way I can relax and get warm enough so I don't have to warm up my ice cube feet on my poor husband to get to sleep. I don't let it get so hot that I'm sweating and ready to pass out which would not be a good idea. So far all my kids seemed to have survived their prenatal daily submersions without any ill effects that I have noticed.

yoitslooo · October 2014

@keifekm I'm glad this helped you too!

yoitslooo · October 2014

nikkijo3 said:

I have a bath every night and did with my last 3 pregnancies too. It's the only way I can relax and get warm enough so I don't have to warm up my ice cube feet on my poor husband to get to sleep. I don't let it get so hot that I'm sweating and ready to pass out which would not be a good idea. So far all my kids seemed to have survived their prenatal daily submersions without any ill effects that I have noticed.

Wow okay that's awesome! It's comforting knowing other mothers have been fine!

SuperFudge00 · October 2014

I have to take hot baths but I make sure to step out if I feel like I will overheat. My tub is a corner whirlpool tub with a seat that is at least five inches above the base. I sit there when I need a break.

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