to worry about infection after 'show'

[mikado1]

I am starting to get excited here as had bloody show a few hours ago and am very crampy every ten minutes or so BUT I had a shower without thinking and am now wondering if show means I am more open to infection and shouldn't have showered? I used shower gel but not much. . I wish we worry warts were told these things! !

not if your waters are still intact. And you might have more show over the next few days (although I gave birth the day after with my second, no show first time round)

Also, most maternity units seem to recommend a bath for early labour, so don't worry about your shower.

As long as your waters havent broken (and trust me, you will know if they have!) then you will be fine :)

Good luck!

Exciting. I gave birth just after having a bloody show all five times. Hopefully things are going to be starting for you.

Please keep us updated if you can.

Thanks all, I know I sound a bit mad but until baby safe in my arms I am a real worrier. Should I not have used shower gel?? :/ Waters still intact.

You are fine, honest.

I am pretty sure you didn't shove shower gel right up your cervix?

I had a bubble bath when mine went. Not a problem.

Oh thank you U2! No I didn't shove it up! ! I am getting very short lived pains every 4/5 mins. Think am going to jump in warm bath now!

Ahh exciting!!

You won't have done any damage don't worry, good luck!!

After my waters broke, I called the maternity unit, and they told me to have a shower, have my dinner and come in when I was ready. SoI think you'll be fine.

Good luck! Won't be long now :)

Baby boy arrived safely after 9pm!

Wow that was quick! Congratulations ! X

Congratulations! That was amazingly quick!

Congratulations! All the best to you both :)

Wonderful OP

Congratulations