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Re: 36.5 weeks, mucous plug lost last week

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 11 Oct 2000 14:36:46 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 11 Oct 2000, michelle wrote: >
>Is it ok for me to continue taking hot baths? My pubic bone is
>separated, and this is the only pain relief that works for me. Thank
>you! michelle

Michelle, The data relating problems with fetal problems and hot tubs are when exposure occurs in the first trimester and an association with neural tube defects. My suggestion is that you can continue your bathing, just moderate the temperature of the water. Remember the baby is one degree higher than your core temperature... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)






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