Are hot baths bad for pregnancy?

Question

I'm in the bath right now and it's lukewarm getting cold. I'm still feeling faint so I'm getting out but I've felt faint for the past few days so idk I thought it would help. But now I'm worried it's bad and the app says I'd be 4weeks 2days and I know it's a fragile time for baby but I love my baths and it is relieving the weird cramping I'm getting. I'm still getting faint positives so idk if that means it's fragile or what.

Answer

If it's making you sweat then it's too hot. You just don't want your body temperature to get to high. 
I take hot showers because they are quick. But with a bath I make it pretty warm, but not enough to make me sweat and I bring a big glass of ice water with me

Answer

My doctor told me "baths shouldn't be warmer than your body temperature. Any higher then 98 degrees and you can dehydrate yourself and send your body into hypothermia which can lead to miscarriage" so yeah warm is totally fine, if it gets cold just add some warm water. Our bathroom has been getting remodeled for 6 weeks and it will be done this weekend! I already have my bath bomb picked out and waiting for me!!! Don't judge me, but there is also a bottle of non alcoholic wine on my rack right now 😂 #treatyourself

Answer

Lukewarm baths are okay, as long as it's not too hot. If you have to ease into it and it hurts it's too hot, and if it turns your skin really red it's too hot. Having a hot bath can raise your body temp which is bad for baby. Try to limit hot baths to 10 minutes. Warm baths are good though and, although you still shouldn't stay in too long, are safe

Are hot baths bad for pregnancy?

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