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Can a pregnant woman soak in epsom salt baths?
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Yes: Epsom salt baths are not harmful to a pregnancy. You do want to make sure that the water you are soaking in isn't too hot, particularly in the first trimester. If you are sweating in the tub, get out and cool off.
Answered 4/27/2018
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