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Is taking a hot or warm bath dangerous during pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Unless the water is hot enough to burn you then bathing is perfectly acceptable.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/24/2016

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