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Question

Everyone is harping on me cuz I've been doing stuff they don't think I should do. 
1- I take hot baths every so often. I can fall asleep easy but can't stay asleep and it helps when I take a warm bath. Is this bad or am I ok?
 2- eating deli meat. I love eating deli meat sandwiches and everyone says I can't have it. I even looked it up and it was a mix of yes and no answers. Good or bad? 
3- hair dye? Currently 26 weeks along. Wanna get my hair done in the next few weeks for my hubby's birthday. Last time I got my hair done I didn't keep it in very long at all and I was 2-3 months along then.

Answer

1- should be fine unless you are having high blood pressure problems. Hot showers/baths can increase blood pressure. 
2-microwave deli meat to be safe. It can carry listeria which is very bad. 
3- after first trimester, dying hair is fine as long as the room is well ventilated.

It never hurts to confirm with you nurse/doctor. Just give them a call or wait until your next appointment. It's better to be safe than sorry.

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1 - your just fine I take one almost ever day and was suggested by my doctor because of my pains

2 - they say just to microwave it so it kills some kind of bacteria

3 - hair dye is fine just recommend to be in a well vented room

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Hot baths are fine as long as they're not scorching hot. They're better than a hot tub, which maintains the heat. A bath usually only stays really hot for a limited time. I take REALLY hot, really long showers, which I would thinks is pretty much the same.

My OB did tell me no deli meat due to the risk of listeria. However, the last two listeria outbreaks in the US were in pre-packaged salad and ice cream. As long as you're comfortable with where you're getting you're meat from I wouldn't be overly concerned. I had deli meat for the first time this week (I'm almost 33 weeks). I just couldn't take it anymore.

Hair dye is fine as long as is a ammonia and bleach free. Your hair stylist should know what's appropriate for pregnant women and what's not.

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I do all those things. I eat lunch meat, my dr said if ive been doing it, i can keep doing it. I take very hot baths and showers. My dr told me that most hot water heaters do not get hot enough to cause actual damage. She just said if i feel too hot then get out or lower temp. Ive been dying my hair all 3 of my pregnancies. As long as you are in a well ventilated area (such as a salon) or you open a window and such if you are at home you are at very very little risk of anything happening. I think most of these rules are silly. But that is my personal opinion.

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