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Is it true that one should not bath in water that's too hot during pregnancy? why is that so?
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Yes, that is true.: Please avoid taking overly hot baths or use of hot tubs & saunas during pregnancy due to risk of hyperthermia. The american college of obstetricians & gynecologists recommends pregnant women not use saunas or hot tubs. A warm bath is ok. Keep temp 100 degrees f or.
Answered 1/9/2020
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