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Is it healthy to wash my vagina with cold water during pregnancy?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Soap and Water: It does not sound hygienic. Doesn't warm water with soap work better at cleansing?

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 6/9/2014

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