Future moms are concerned about the question, can I take a bath during pregnancy? Is it safe for the health of mom and future baby? It used to be that it is dangerous for a pregnant woman to swim and take a bath. After all, dirty water can get into the vagina and harm the child.
But this is just speculation. If water gets into the vagina, a tight cork, which is in the cervix, can protect the baby from penetration of any infection. Of course, if you have water left - it is forbidden to take a bath.
Can I take a bath during pregnancy?
For future mothers, there are many courses on aqua aerobics. These exercises affect the muscles of the future mother and prepare them for childbirth, train the respiratory system, affect the muscle tone. But the lessons in the pool have disadvantages:
- The water in the pool is very chlorinated and can cause allergies.
- In the public pool you can pick up a fungus or some infection.
You can arrange a "pool" at home, you can not swim in it, but you can protect yourself from various troubles that occur when you visit the public pool.
Taking a bath
The main dangers that lie in wait for you in the bath are the slippery bottom of the bath and the floor, hot water. It must be remembered that very hot water can cause miscarriage or premature birth, as a result of increased blood pressure. The normal temperature is from 36 to 37 degrees. At the bottom of the bath you need to lay a non-slip mat. Do not forget about different aromatic additives, they will make your skin smell and improve your mood. But here, too, lies a catch. It is forbidden to take a bath with such oils as: thyme, patchouli, cedar, cypress, rosemary, basil. The bath will help relieve pain and tension in the back, improve blood circulation in tired legs, reduce swelling, remove slag, calm the nervous system, relax the muscles, relieve fatigue and tension.
About a hot bath you need to forget, but from warm water there will be no harm. In such a bath you will get maximum pleasure and benefit, and will not experience any discomfort. Do not forget about shower gels. Use the products intended for pregnant women, which include oils and vitamins, seaweed and extracts of herbs, they are so tenderly caring for the skin.
When you take a bath, you need someone to be in the house who would help you get out of the bath to avoid slipping or falling. In order not to dehydrate the body, the bath should be no more than 15 minutes.
Aromatic baths
They can take the entire pregnancy, they will serve as an excellent form of relaxation and will give the future mother a lot of pleasure. Only not all aromatic oils during pregnancy can be added to the bath. It is recommended to add the following oils: eucalyptus, tea tree, sandalwood, rosewood, neroli, naioli, lemon, limette, levzeya, cayaput, bergamot, orange. In the bath add 3 drops of oil.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, due to sudden movements of the baby, women are uncomfortable with discomfort. This is accompanied by anxiety and sleep disorders. An affordable way out is to take a warm, relaxing bath with ylang-ylang or neroli oils, there should not be more than eight drops of oil. For a quiet sleep on the edge of the pillow, apply two drops of lavender. Throughout pregnancy, the expectant mother should surround herself with everything harmonious, cozy, bright, that will bring her real joy.
In conclusion, we add that during pregnancy, you can take a bath in reasonable limits, warm, no more than 15 minutes and a relaxing bath with the right aromatic oils. It will be so pleasant in the evening, at the end of a difficult day. Good luck to you.