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Can 20-min hot water foot bath raise body temperature high enough to damage the fetus or cause birth defect? thanks in advance.
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Enjoy!: No problem enjoy your got bath.
Answered 2/25/2013
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No: No that 's fine. It would not cause any birth defects on baby.
Answered 2/28/2013
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