Truth: This is false. Baths are very good for pregnant women. The problem is more the temperature than the actual bath.
Be sure that you avoid the use of hot tubs and hot baths (above 100 degrees F). These can cause your body temperature to rise, and this can cause problems for a developing baby, particularly in the first trimester.
Baths are a great source of relaxation and also work well for the aches and pains of pregnancy.
Your baby is not in danger of getting germs from bathing. The baby is protected by the amniotic sac and the mucous plug. Although we have done studies that have shown that water doesn't really enter the vagina during bathing any way.
