Is it true or just another wives tale?

[IvanzMammah]

I heard you should never take a hot shower while pregnant, is that true? I have a terrible cold and I'm completely congested with a headache and swollen sinus' along with sore throat and body aches :(( all I can think about is a steamy hot hour long shower lol; will this have any bad affect? I'm 37+4 weeks. Thanks(:

[Mommy24721]

I just got out of a hot shower lol my dog wanted to get in before i did lol she walked right in while the water was running and i was getting undressed lol i yelled at her nd told her that the shower wasn't for her lol she thinks she needs to b part of everything that is going on she is my little me too monster XD i didn't think small dogs liked to b in water very much but she loves it as long as I'm there with her but i like hot water and I'm afraid she will get burned i don't even put my belly directly under the water cause i worry my son will get burned too idk i worry a lot but i can't take warm or cold showers it makes my muscles tighten up nd gives me knots :/

[Chevi93]

Now I'm wondering. I have been taking hot baths and showers before I knew i was pregnant. I've never gotten dizzy or anything guess cause my body is used to it.

[MimiMarieKane]

Im to scared to do that ! Cause I got so dizzy and hott once with my daughter but yet again I didnt know I was pregnant yet. But I got hott then everything turned black and collapsed. Im scared cause if you fall hard enough you can lose your child. I take baths very hot onces it I was just bring ice cold water in with me. ♡

[Nina159]

I always have done that with my first he's perfect and with this one she growing great and healthy

[Lilseamonkey]

No it cannot cause defects lol the things is hot water raised your blood pressure and in turn the baby's blood pressure and that can be dangerous. you can take them just not too many, bring a cold water bottle or glass of water in there with you and sip on it if you feel dizzy or light headed

[IvanzMammah]

Thanks ladies(: Times like this I wish I owned a vaporized sauna! Lol, I have a Dr appt in the am so ill definately ask! Pregnant AND being sick is deffinately not the business lol

[dezzyL]

Seriously??? I had no idea. My ob always tells me to take a shower as hot as i can stand it and my baby is just fine... Should i stop???

[Yoshi20]

I read that taking hot baths was bad because it over heats the baby. But I think a shower is fine i wouldn't soak my belly in it though.

[NicholeAnn]

I have been taking hot showers all pregnancy and my son is just fine 38weeks in a couple of hours

[Griswold433]

It's true you're not supposed to because it can cause defects, but that's during the beginning of pregnancy, you're almost done and the baby is almost complete and ready to be born so one hot shower couldn't hurt

[Bree61714]

Honestly... they say really hot water isn't good for the baby.... but i've taken a couple hot baths before and my babies are fine. But consult in your DR. For now boil some water and put your face over it, or try a vaporizer.

[dezzyL]

My doctor actually recommends that i take hot showers/baths. It always makes me feel better!