Carla wanted some thoughts about infection and bathing for rebirthing (or I suppose any other reason). I don't have any references to offer; just the thought that generally the germs in a home tub are those mom, and through mom prenatally, baby are accustomed to. That's why bathing is reasonably safe during a home birth, but not such a good idea at the hospital, where the germs are many, various, and unfamiliar. The recommendation for my home birth was that the tub be well-cleaned prior to bathing, but there were otherwise no big caveats. Penny Piercy, LLLL, MOM (Patrick 2 1/2) from Bloomington, IN