Are Baths Still OK?

Question

When I was pregnant with my son 5 years ago I was told to stop taking baths between 30-35 weeks cuz of possibility of infection. It was never really 100% explained to me. Idk if it was my case particularly or what exactly can get infected or if it was a basic guideline for pregnancy. Now I'm 35 weeks with my little girl and baths are pretty much the only thing that helps with my back and hip pain and relaxes me enough to go to bed at night. If I don't take a bath I'm up til 5-6am and my 5 year old gets up at 8. So is it safe for me to be taking baths or should I not be taking them anymore because of how far along I am?

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I still take baths and go swimming each week. Love it. Unlesse your water has broke, or are dilated there's no harm in being in the water ☺️

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I thought that was if you've lost your plug? Maybe I'm wrong, but that's what I heard.

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Thanks ladies. I followed drs orders just cuz he was my Dr but I was confused on it this time for multiple reasons.

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Midwife insists, take baths until you lose mucus plug or waters break.  That's the only way bacteria can reach uterus during pregnancy. 
Good luck!

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They probably meant that too many baths can cause UTIs, it should be fine if you don't use bath bombs or a lot of fragrant fancy things in your bath. I think the warm water alone should be fine to relieve pain. I take baths and that's the adobe they told me, don't overdue it and don't use fancy stuff in them to avoid UTIs

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I still take them and I'm fine. I don't use bubble bath or anything. I'd ask your doctor because ive never heard of that.

Are Baths Still OK?

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