What temperature should the water be?
Water should be maintained at a temperature which is comfortable for the mother, usually between 90-101. If the water is too hot, dehydration becomes a problem, as well as over heating which can often cause the baby’s heart rate to go up. It’s good to have plenty of cold wash cloths or a spray bottle with cold water available. Photo Credit: Alexi Sargunas Taken at the Black Sea in the Crimean area of the Ukraine, where women choose to birth their babies during the summer months.
Dr. Batmanghelidj suggests that we drink room temp or cool water. Cold water (with ice) shocks the stomach lining and disrupts our digestive system. Instead of drinking coffee in the morning, Dr. Batman drinks hot water. Give it a try. It’s really very good and gives you that warm feeling you are looking for.
