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I can't remember the last time I faced forward in the shower. Ever since I became pregnant with baby number one I've been facing away from the shower. It's all because of something I heard and read about during the early states of my first trimester: stay out of hot water when you're pregnant.
Is there any truth to this? And, how does one best avoid it--especially if one loves a hot shower more than pretty much anything in life? I spend as little time in the shower as possible these days due to the green movement, but when I'm in there I must admit it's hard for me to give in to the notion of the cold shower.
According to what I've heard, hot water is bad for a developing fetus. Basically, the increased temperature is not natural for the body and sort of cooks the baby. The American Pregnancy Association discusses this pregnancy fact or fiction specifically in reference to hot tubs, not showers, stating doing so can cause hypothermia to the fetus.Continue reading Pregnancy fact or fiction: Getting into hot water Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2008 16:01:00 EST at http://www.parentdish.com/2008/05/19/pre...hot-water/
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