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A member asked:
Im 11 weeks pregnant is it harmful to take hot showers?...i know its bad to take hot baths but is it the same for showers?
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No: With showers, it's harder to raise your body temperature because your skin is still exposed to the air and can cool. In a bath, your body temperature can go up and that is the problem.
Answered 2/5/2019
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Agree with Dr. J: For the sake of your and your baby's health you should be under the care of a doctor. Hot shower is safe.
Answered 1/30/2019
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