u/Evening-Cicada-1675

Hey all, hope we’re well💛

I’m wondering if anyone can clarify something our antenatal instructor said in class.

(The instructor is an NHS practicing midwife so I trust her knowledge, but didn’t really understand what she said.)

She seemed to say that if you have a bath in very early labour, the relaxing effect of the warm water could stop labour. But then said that if it was ‘true’ labour nothing would stop it.

She was suggesting some kind of link between warm water and slowing or preventing contractions? I’m not entirely sure.

I have a long, warm bath every day. I’m wondering if I should be avoiding baths once I’m full term?

Does anyone know any more about this, or can you explain the mechanics?

Thanks!