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On pregnancy number 4 and have always taken baths start to finish. I think it has to do with hiw easily your body gets infection s in general. And if you ever think your water has broken def a no no. For me I take baths almost nightly.  Best way to relieve my pains. :-)
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Taking a bath is completely fine during pregnancy just not after your water has broken.
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Having a bath anytime.during pregnancy is absolutely fine!! Just dont have your bath water too hot and buy some bubbles and stuff that are safe to use while pregnant. Thats what i did :)
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Doctors told me today a bath at anytime is safe.  Just no hot tub.  If have an infection then of course that's always a no.  No bubbles or salts or anything.  I can never do bubbles pregnant or not I get an infection every time.  
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I'm 26 weeks & have taken a couple baths already with no issues. I recommend not using hot water since you don't want to heat up the baby & also don't put too much water in the tub. Keep your tummy exposed so it doesn't raise your core temperature.
Go potty before & after so no fluid is where it shouldn't be.
I've kept my bath times to just 10-15 min so I don't get too warm.
Give it shot & do what's comfortable for you, but don't keep your tummy submerged.
Enjoy!  :)
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Maybe twards the end. Im 6 months and took baths and got an infection now I have to take antibiotics.
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