A melanoma can spread to the placenta and to the baby. Bone tumors are rare during pregnancy. The possibility of having a Cesarean delivery is more likely with these tumors. How Your Actions Affect Your Baby's Development Bathing during Pregnancy Nicole asked me about the safety of bathing toward the end of her pregnancy. She was concerned that taking a bath would in some way harm her baby.
Most doctors believe it's safe to bathe throughout pregnancy.
They may caution you to be careful as you get in or out of the bathtub, as I cautioned Nicole. Most will not tell you to avoid a bath while you're pregnant. However, if you think your water has broken, avoid a tub bath. Women also ask me how they would know if their water breaks, if it happens while they are in the tub. When your water breaks, you'll usually notice a gush of water followed by slow leakage.