Well, let's get acquainted with my "wonderful" friends. They are peaceful, but it happens that the chalk “Masha” cannot calm them down
  1) the most, at times, unsettling kind ... for some reason he shows his activity being a guest ... I cannot drink anything from cups and mugs but tea and coffee. For all other drinks you need a glass. And it is imperative that the cup / mug / glass be dry
  2) this species is peaceful and does not enrage anyone. I can not eat wet fruits, vegetables, berries, lettuce. I wipe everything. The taste of water prevents enjoy the taste of vegetables and fruits.
  3) I do not eat up after the children and stop eating if someone (even if this is the most beloved and dear person) got on my plate. Want to try what's on my plate — no problem. Give me your plate, I'll put it myself. But do not climb. I also do not give anyone a bite from my apple.
  4) My things cannot be taken without permission. None! Even the gum under the table. No, she is not lying, she lies there and she is mine. You need my pen-piece of paper, just ask that figovina!
  5) I do not like being forced to do something, they are directly under pressure ... I’ll do it, but I’ll put a tick on it. Yes, I have a notebook, where I put a tick (smiled hand)
  6) Food should not be in the refrigerator ... therefore, if outside of work, then I cook a lot (5-6 times) a day in portions. Cooked, ate, washed dishes. In the refrigerator only yogurt, milk, juice, water, cheese, vegetables and fruits.
  7) My most foolish cockroach is “right here” ... I fight with him constantly ... My husband used to make big eyes and didn’t understand what a difference when tea was made. But the tea that was made 5 minutes after my request poured into the sink ... Honestly, I make a lot of effort to destroy this barbel!
  Tell about your "comrades". Are you friends? Ways to fight? Who is winning?
  With the spring exacerbation of the lady. Let the weather, mood, feelings be warm and joyful.

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Mila

Good evening dear forumchanki! This topic was inspired by a conversation today with a friend who called and was interested in my health, I dined and ate herring with fried potatoes, to which the friend so vigorously expressed her Fi ... about the herring, she does not eat it at all and said that even her smell tolerates (((I love herring and its fi ... like I missed my ears, but then I thought about it and started to remember that I also never eat fi as well ... in Tae to try, I could not try the snake, do not eat porridge, apparently in childhood re ormili and cheese, too, fi ... Never eat buds, it's terrible for me, for me. And you have just fi ... Subject boltatelnaya

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Sofiko sofiko

Good day to all!

It is time to take stock of the competition for the title of the most beautiful man

I didn’t expect anything like that when I created the topic with a vote and first of all I want to thank everyone who responded: both who added candidates and who voted, and who brought liveliness and fun to the topic with their discussions. Probably, we broke all those who were here ever. Thank you all very much!

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Madame N.D.

Today summed up the results of a remarkable vote for the title of the most beautiful man. BUT - most of them are "imported" comrades! And I want to support our, relatives and loved ones, Russian and Soviet men, and add additional nominations. After all, beauty is the advantage of women, and men and other qualities are different!
  Add your favorites. And I start!

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Qatar

Many topics with photos of cats were already on the forum. But today is their day, let's show our favorite pets again.
  This is our Princess Gracess. In late September, was picked up on the street. The formerly kitty spent about 8-9 months on the street. In the first photo, so we picked it up. On others, it is now. Consider yourself bragging. I am very happy for her and us, that we have found each other.
   Share photos of your pets, tell about them interesting.

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Lioness passionate

Have you heard that on February 23 a festive concert took place in St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg? The last was the song "On a submarine with an atomic motor." It was written in 1980 by the bard A. Kozlovsky. Then she was perceived as a joke and even a Soviet satire ... But now, and in such a super-serious performance, after “rockets” it is not funny. I definitely do not ...
  Here is a piece of the song:
  On a submarine with an atomic motor
  Yes, with a dozen bombs under a hundred megatons
Crossed the Atlantic and the call of the gunner:
  “Lead, I say, - Petrov, on the city of Washington!”
  True la la, true la la,
  I can do everything for three rubles!
  Hello, new land
  Adversary!
  By the way, performers and organizers explain, so this is a joke! And I'm thinking, maybe our modernity (and laws) will then be perceived: “So this is a joke! Well, you fools, have you believed?! ”... and why not for fun!)))

***
  Well, it's still a culture-multur. Will we strengthen cultural values? Today we will be "lousy intellectuals"?
  Cheesecake book, joking. My "critical" books:
  -Lord of the Rings. D. Tolkien. 1954 (taught to love the world in all its glory)
  - Blindness J. Saramago (taught to protect and defend)
  -What dreams lead to. R.Matison.1978 (taught infinity being)
  -The Master and Margarita. M. Bulgakov. 1940 (taught to give love)
  -1984. D. Orwell 1949 (taught to be free)

How did the little letters affect you? Favorite works, quotes are welcome .... and unloved ones are possible: Here is “100 years of loneliness” Ga. Ha Marquez is not my book. Well, who was the "killer", I still read, climbed on the last page ...)))

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Many future mothers worry about it, especially those who like this procedure very much. Can pregnant women take a bath? Indeed, on the one hand, the bath can be a great helper, relaxing the spine, muscles and joints, on the other - to give additional stress on the body. Let's try to make a bath for the future mother healthy.

How to take a bath during pregnancy

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Permissible water temperature

Pregnant everything is possible, if carefully. This also applies to the bath. Water should be warm, but not burning. Excessive fever is contraindicated throughout pregnancy. In the sauna, solarium, bath, of course, should not go. It is also better to wait with SPA procedures. But take a bath - please. A warm bath is one of the few pleasures for a future mother during all nine happy months.

The water in the bath immediately begins to cool as soon as you pour it. The upper body is usually located above the water, does not overheat. However, avoid lying too long in the bath and try not to dive completely into it.

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Aromatherapy for pregnant women

Many people like to take a bath with aromatic oils. During pregnancy, this pleasure will have to be abandoned. Any essential oils and strong odors are contraindicated in the first trimester. In the second and third trimester, it is allowed to take oils with caution if you are not prone to allergic reactions. But it is better to reduce the amount of used oils at least twice. About all the fragrances that you usually use, be sure to tell your doctor. After all, some oils can be dangerous to the health of your unborn child. Especially harmful are oils of basil, cedar, cinnamon, lemongrass, juniper, patchouli, cypress. They unduly invigorate, increase the tone of the uterus, and this can provoke a miscarriage at any time. Perhaps the doctor will allow you to indulge yourself sometimes with chamomile, lavender, rosewood and sandalwood baths.

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Useful herbal baths

If you are interested in the question of whether it is possible for pregnant women to take a bath with herbs, we answer: it is possible and even necessary. This is the best solution for the future mother, who can not imagine life without a bath. Buy herbs in a pharmacy or collect them in the forest, in the field. You can grow chamomile, calendula, mint on the window sill. In the bath, herbs are added both fresh and dried. The easiest way is to put the grass in a bag of fabric and tie it to the tap in while filling the bath with water. Flowing through the bag, the water will bring useful herbs in the bath. Want to quickly arrange a herbal bath? Buy herbs in bags (for a single brew), brew a few bags, like tea, add broth to the bath with warm water.

The most effective way to prepare a decoction for the bath looks like this. It is necessary to take 2-3 tablespoons of dry grass, pour 2-3 liters of boiling water over it, heat it in a water bath for 15 minutes, and then strain it and add to the bath. Whole flowers, stems, leaves can be infused in boiling water for about an hour and poured into the bath without prior straining. This is what a classic herbal bath looks like - it is decorated with floating flowers and leaves.

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Urinary tract infections - a direct contraindication to taking a bath. Do not dive if you feel the slightest indisposition. Perhaps the body gives you a signal that you should not take a bath today. If suddenly you feel bad while taking a bath, you should not try to get out of it yourself. You may fall, and in your position it is simply dangerous. Generally, pregnant women, especially in the last months of an interesting situation, need helpers who will not let you fall when you climb into or out of the bath. Therefore, try to plan water treatments at a time when you are not at home alone.

It is useful to remind you that during pregnancy, if you want to take a bath, you should pay close attention to disinfecting the bath itself. But the exact answer to the question of whether it is possible for you to take a bath during pregnancy will be given only by the attending physician. After all, he knows everything about your tests, diseases, previous pregnancies.

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Salt baths for pregnant women

There will be no harm from lukewarm water as close as possible to body temperature (36-37 degrees). A cool bath with sea salt helps to relax muscles, calm the nervous system, relieve swelling of the legs, eliminate toxins from the body. During pregnancy, it is recommended to choose simple non-flavored sea salt. After all, it is not known how your body will react even to familiar smells. Often, as a result of hormonal adjustment in pregnant women, even the skin type changes. It may become fatter or dry, easily inflamed, or more irritated. You may have to break up for a while in an interesting position with some of your favorite bath and shower cosmetics. Use low-allergenic agents, which include natural ingredients. For washing, use moisturizing gels, and after washing - baby cosmetics - lotion or oil for babies.

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To maintain hygiene, most obstetrician-gynecologists recommend a shower every morning and evening, but a bath can be taken no more than once or twice a week. The recommended duration of the procedure is no more than 15 minutes. If you take a shower, the water pressure should not be too hot and too intense.

To prevent injuries, lay a special rubber shower mat on the floor of the shower stall that prevents slipping and reduces the likelihood of a fall.

During pregnancy, especially in recent months, most women feel, to put it mildly, not the best way: their legs become swollen, their backs hurt, their shoulders ache. In this state, I really want to relax, take a warm bath to relieve tension from the legs and back. Most doctors argue that pregnant women not only can take a bath, but also need it (provided that all recommendations are followed).

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The optimal bath for the future mother

So, we will determine which bath will be the best for the future mother. It can be a bath with salt without flavors, a bath with chamomile flowers, a decoction of mint or calendula. Water temperature is about 37 degrees. Reception duration - no more than 15 minutes.

Many do not take a bath during pregnancy, fearing that during the water procedures, you can carry the infection. But these fears are groundless, because the mucous membranes reliably protect the baby from infection from outside. The only thing to be afraid of pregnant is the fall in a slippery bath. The way out is a special non-slip bath mat. He, by the way, is necessary and while taking a shower.

Many women love to lie in a bath with fragrant foam and an interesting magazine. And during pregnancy do not refuse this pleasure. The main thing that the water was not too hot. Listen to the recommendations of the doctors and to your body - they will not deceive you. And if you doubt the temperature of the water, purchase a thermometer. 36-37 degrees - absolutely safe temperature.

Any woman should monitor their hygiene and perform daily water procedures. During pregnancy, body care becomes even more important. After all, the health of the future baby now also depends on the hygiene of the mother. But not all women know whether it is possible to take baths, being in an “interesting” position. What is better - to get by with a shower or allow yourself sometimes to soak up and relax in a warm and pleasant bath? These are the questions we will try to consider below.

Can the expectant mother take a bath?

By themselves, pregnant bath is not contraindicated. But this applies only to healthy women who have no problems with the cardiovascular system, and those who do not have the threat of miscarriage. If you feel good, then you can enjoy the bathroom at least daily.

What should be the temperature of the water in the bath for pregnant?

The temperature of the water in which the woman carrying the child is going to plunge is of great importance. In no case it is impossible that the water in heat exceeds the mark of 38 degrees. It feels like warm water. A hot bath can greatly harm and even provoke a miscarriage.

How long can you stay in such a bath?

Since the water in the bath for a pregnant woman should always be warm, not hot, in any case, it will be uncomfortable for a long time. The water will cool down quickly. Therefore, the optimal time that a woman can afford, while in warm water, is 10, maximum 15 minutes.

Can I take a foam bath for a pregnant woman?

During pregnancy, it is better to protect yourself from unnecessary cosmetic products, since most of them contain a lot of chemicals and preservatives. These substances harm the person, and the expectant mother all the more need to be careful. But to take a bubble bath is still possible, only it should be a nursery. In cosmetics for children, much less harmful substances, and a pregnant woman can easily afford it. Also during all 9 months it is better to use baby soap and shower gel.

Can the expectant mother take baths with essential oils?

Essential oils contain quite strong volatile substances. Some of them are able to tone up, some - to relax, and each oil has its own healing effect. There is no doubt that esters are good for humans. But a pregnant woman is better off for a while. It is completely unknown how in such a “delicate” period the female body will react to such a strong substance. Doctors say that oils that can tone up the body of an ordinary person can cause uterus hypertonia in a pregnant woman, and this will lead to complications. Therefore, it is desirable to forget about aromatherapy.

Can a pregnant woman take a bath with salt?

Since ancient times, salt has been considered beneficial to the human body. It is also useful for the expectant mother. Salt baths are not only allowed, but also shown to a pregnant woman. Being in salt water will contribute to the removal of edema, which women so often suffer in the situation. Salt water also drains slags from the body and strengthens the vascular system. Pregnant should use sea, but not flavored salt without any dyes.

Before you start preparing for a bath, a woman should listen to her body well. If the state of health is good, then, adhering to the above recommendations, the pregnant woman can calmly relax while lying in warm water. If in doubt, it is better to confine yourself to a shower and consult with your doctor about bathing. It is worth remembering that with or without a bath, a pregnant woman should carry out hygienic procedures daily.


The question whether it is possible to take a bath during pregnancy, or whether to confine to taking a shower, worries many expectant mothers. We will immediately say that there is no categorical ban on bathing for pregnant women, but there are certain conditions that should be observed in order not to provoke the occurrence of complications.

  1. First of all, you need to ensure the safety of pregnant women in the bathroom. To do this, lay on the bottom of a special rubber mat that will not let you slip and fall.

2. It is desirable that the bath had handrails, for which you can hold when changing body positions or when you leave the bath. If there are no such handrails, and the tummy is already very big, ask your husband to help you.

3. The temperature of the water in the bath should be between 37–38 ° C. Hot water can cause miscarriage or premature labor.

4. Staying in the bath should not be too long. The optimal time is 15–20 minutes. The frequency of bathing - no more than 2-3 times a week. Such restrictions are due to the fact that too frequent and long baths can have a negative impact on the pregnant woman and the unborn baby due to the composition of the water (for example, due to the impurity of chlorine). In addition, prolonged bathing can contribute to the penetration of infection into the uterus, if the integrity of the mucous membrane of the stopper, which is located in the cervical canal and prevents infection, is compromised.

5. Try not to use bath foam, because it can cause an allergic reaction (even if you used it without any problems before pregnancy) or provoke the development of a predisposition to allergies in a future baby.

6. If you like aromabaths, then you should remember that during pregnancy the following aromatic oils are contraindicated: cedar, thyme, cypress, juniper, cinnamon, patchouli, basil, rosemary. These oils cause an increase in the tone of the uterus and can trigger miscarriage or premature birth. When using sea salt, look at its composition for the presence of these oils.

7. Carefully monitor the cleanliness of the bath - be sure to wash it before you take water, because in conditions of high humidity in the bathroom fungi and various bacteria multiply easily.

8. Ideally, in the bathroom, you should install special water filters in order to clean it of all kinds of impurities that can adversely affect the body of a pregnant woman.

Lying in a bath for pregnant women is contraindicated in the following conditions:

  • Threatened miscarriage  (with bloody discharge and without) - in this situation, the cervix may be slightly opened, which is fraught with the penetration of infection into the uterine cavity. In addition, hot water can cause blood flow to the pelvic organs, which will aggravate the situation.
  • Cervical insufficiency  (a condition in which premature opening and smoothing of the cervix occurs). The danger of baths is the same as in the case of threatened abortion.
  • Urinary tract infectionsfor example, acute cystitis (inflammation of the bladder). During the inflammatory process, the risk of developing ascending urinary tract inflammation increases through the infiltration of infectious agents from water.
  • Increased body temperature.Taking a bath, especially a hot one, in this situation can interfere with normal heat transfer.
  • It is not recommended to take a bath after the discharge of mucus plugbecause its protective function is lost and infectious agents can penetrate into the uterine cavity with water.
  It should be remembered that pregnant women are contraindicated foot steaming, as in this case, the vessels of the pelvic organs, in particular, the uterus, reflexly expand, which can provoke the emergence of the threat of abortion or premature delivery.

In the period of carrying a baby, every woman should be very attentive to everything that happens to her. After all, the most harmless at first glance things can threaten not only health, but also the life of her crumbs. In this article we will talk about whether you can take a bath with pregnant women.

About cleanliness

First of all, it must be said that while carrying a child a woman should take care of herself with particular attention. Personal hygiene is important. Indeed, during pregnancy, the following nuances are possible:

  1. Some women have increased sweating (especially in the last months of pregnancy).
  2. Significantly increases the amount of vaginal discharge.
  3. The number of urination processes increases.

All these actions can cause discomfort and even cause an unpleasant smell. Therefore, women should wash as often as possible (especially wash). In addition, it will be an excellent measure to prevent the development of various fungal diseases. But what better to give preference: a soul or a full bath?

Basic "against"

As soon as a woman finds out that she is “in position,” a wall of human speculation and prejudice begins to grow around her. It is even interesting that some specialists of the “old school” will also agree with the following statements. So why pregnant women should not take a bath (according to homegrown specialists)? There are several reasons:

  1. Risk of infection. From the water into the body of the future mother can get pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms that will lead to the development of serious diseases.
  2. Taking a bath can cause miscarriage.
  3. It is also believed that a warm bath can cause premature labor.

Simple denial

However, are these statements true? I want to understand this in more detail. As for infection, then the probability of catching some disease from tap water is unlikely. It should be remembered that the uterus is surrounded by a mucus plug, the baby is an amniotic fluid. All these elements are designed to protect the crumbs from the effects of various pathogenic bacteria. That is why this statement is not true. As for preterm labor or miscarriage, they, in extreme cases, can be provoked by hot water. However, the reception of a normal, warm bath will not cause any harm to the future mother and her baby. But rather, on the contrary, it will be an excellent means of relaxation.

About the benefits of a bath

Can pregnant women take a bath? The answer will be definitely affirmative. In addition, it is even beneficial for the body of mother and her crumbs. What good can give warm water?

  1. Reception of a warm bath perfectly removes puffiness (a problem faced by pregnant women, especially in recent months). It is important that it improves blood flow to the legs.
  2. Warm water perfectly improves blood circulation. And this is useful not only for the mother, but also for her baby, because it is through the bloodstream that the baby receives not only oxygen, but also all the nutrients for its own growth and development.
  3. Reduced back pain. The warmth of the bathroom can also have a relaxing effect. And it is very important for women, especially in the last months of gestation.
  4. Stress relief.

Opinion doctors

What will the doctors answer if they are asked if pregnant women can take a bath. They will definitely give an affirmative answer. Moreover, modern physicians even advise women in the position to practice aqua aerobics or simply to visit the pool. As for open reservoirs, doctors also say that you can swim there. However, if there is a permit from the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service (all equipped recreation areas near open water bodies must have this permission).

About supplements

Understanding whether pregnant women can take a bath should be given a few words to various additives that ladies love to use. As for the foam bath, then it can be applied without fear. However, with special care you need to treat aromatic oils. Before using them, it is best to consult your doctor. After all, some aroma oils can have allergens in their composition that will harm a child. Among the dangerous ones, the following extracts can be distinguished:

  1. Cedar.
  2. Basilica
  3. Thyme
  4. Patchouli.
  5. Rosemary.
  6. Cypress tree

Perfect bath

So, we found out that you can take a bath for pregnant women. And even need! However, it is worth giving a couple of tips on how to do it correctly. What is the perfect bathroom for a future mother?

  1. The temperature of the water in the bath should be no higher than 37 degrees, i.e. body temperature. This is the best option that does not harm.
  2. Do not be afraid of infection.
  3. Especially carefully need to treat a variety of aromatic additives. In the period of gestation, it is better to eliminate them completely.
  4. Instead of a shower gel, it is best for the expectant mother to use baby soap. It has a pleasant smell and does not cause allergic reactions at all.
  5. After taking a bath, a woman should apply a moisturizer on her body. Especially you need to pay attention to the tummy.
  6. At the bottom of the bath is best for safety to lay a rubber mat. This will help the expectant mother to better balance on slippery surfaces. Also, do not give up help when getting out of the bath.
  7. Can I take a bath for pregnant women? Of course! However, it is best to do this for no longer than 15 minutes. This is the optimal time, which is enough for the body to fully relax.
  8. While lying in the bath, the expectant mother should remember that her shoulders should remain above the water. This will help avoid overheating of the body.

Following these tips, the expectant mother will be able to get only benefits from the bath procedure and will not harm her health at all (as well as her baby’s well-being).

Oh hot bath

What can be answered to the ladies who ask the question of whether you can take a hot bath in pregnant women or not? Absolutely not! This can be very dangerous (as opposed to taking a warm bath). What problems can this cause?

  1. Placental abruption (the result is a miscarriage).
  2. Preterm birth (even on the shortest term).
  3. Bleeding.

It is worth saying that taking too hot a bath is one of the popular methods of getting rid of unwanted pregnancy. However, most often it does not work, and the body of the future mother is endangered. This is why a pregnant bath cannot be pregnant. After all, it can cause the loss of a child at any time of his carrying.

When is taking a bath better?

Can I take a bath for pregnant women? This question should not be shy, each woman should ask her doctor. After all, there are situations and problems in which this action is contraindicated. What could it be?

  1. Periodic bleeding. If the expectant mother suffers from this problem, she should completely refuse to take baths, even warm ones.
  2. If a woman has lost her water, she is absolutely forbidden to take a bath.
  3. If this procedure causes discomfort in a pregnant woman, it is best to refuse it.

In addition, there are certain diseases that can cause rejection of water procedures. This is best to ask the gynecologist.

Alternative

Having understood when and why pregnant women should not take a bath, it is worth saying that you do not need to despair in this case. After all, there is a great alternative - a shower. It may not be as pleasant as lying in warm water, but the process of taking a shower performs its functions to the full.

  1. As a hygienic procedure it is best to use a warm shower (its temperature is about 38-39 degrees). It also has a calming effect.
  2. Cold shower (less than twenty degrees). Can only be used short term. It has an excellent tonic effect.
  3. Hot shower (40 ° C and above). Contraindicated. It is also possible to use it for a short time (like a cold shower) - douche. In this case, the water should fall exclusively on the back, but not on the stomach.
  4. Contrast shower (alternate hot and cold water). It can be taken if a woman has absolutely no health problems, the baby develops normally. Brief duration and avoidance of water jets on the stomach - this is the key to the success of this encouraging procedure.

Herbal baths

We have already understood that the following statement is a myth: pregnant women should not take a bath. It is also worth mentioning that various herbs can be added to the cooked font. However, this should be done with caution and with the permission of the doctor. An excellent means of relaxation, and to some extent even treatment, are herbal baths. To do this, you can brew cool tea and just add it to the water. You can make a collection of herbs, put it in a bag and attach it to a tap so that the water that is collected passes through this tray. The ideal way to prepare a decoction for the bath of the future mother:

  • You need to take about 2-3 tablespoons of herbs (or gather herbs - if desired), pour them with 2-3 liters of boiling water. Then all you need to put in a water bath and boil for about 15 minutes. After this decoction is ready. It must only be drained and added to water.

Salt baths

How are pregnant women taking a bath? Why not soak in sea salt? However, this should also be done with the permission of the gynecologist. Such a bath can soothe the nervous system, relax muscles, remove swelling, and even excrete toxins from the body.