What is the go with spas and baths?

**mousky** · 21-08-2012 20:08

If you are predisposed to UTIs, then no bath. Apparently not an old wives tale in these circumstances.

Otherwise warm baths ok, nothing over 38 degrees (I bought a bath thermometer). Hot temperatures cause increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth (according to miscarriage specialist).
I was told swimming in public pools is also ok as long as it isn't a hydrotherapy pool.

**lightsaber** · 21-08-2012 21:59

ffft...22 weeks, aching back and baths seem to be the only thing helping.. .But may have to try the spa jets... closer to the due date

**Rbottom** · 22-08-2012 08:07

Originally Posted by Bonkers

It's a old wives tale about no baths during pregnancy it can cause infections! Lol my mil tricked me in my first pregnancy telling me this and as I had no idea what I was doing I believed her. I have baths this time (didn't want to with dd) I mainly have baths this time and norm with the kids lol they are lovely an warm.

Ah so its like the old 'Don't wash your hair when menstruating' bollocks?

**eviezmum** · 22-08-2012 21:20

Originally Posted by Rbottom

Ah so its like the old 'Don't wash your hair when menstruating' bollocks?

What's that about washing your hair when menstruating??

**duckduckgoose** · 22-08-2012 21:31

Careful what you put in the bath as far as essential oils go.

Apart from that, baths are awesome! DS used to kick, kick, kick when I was in the bath.