The Dangerous Bath
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Some old wives’ tales say that women should refrain from taking baths because it can cause harm to the baby. Apparently, it was thought the hot water could hurt the baby while still in your womb. It turns out that a woman’s body is actually pretty miraculous and your baby is well-protected and insulated inside your womb.
A regular home bath is totally fine, however, a sauna or hot tub (which are known to get extra hot) can be dangerous. Not to mention, saunas and hot tubs are breeding grounds for bacteria which every pregnant woman should try to stay away from at all costs.
Speaking of dangers, we’re about to learn more about that Drano test…
