my friend recently found out that she is pregnant and is not sure if she can go in the swimming pool at a party next week. will the chlorine hurt the baby? can she go to the beach and go in the water?
2006-07-14 08:14:47 · 20 answers · asked by ilessthanthreeyou 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Swimming is great exercise and most OB's recommend it for soreness and fatigue. She's fine to swim (the water and what's in it wont get into her uterus unless her water breaks- but that's way later-, and the beach is ok too, just make sure she's aware of the temp- if she's too hot so's the baby), it's the other party activities she needs to stay away from! Have fun and tell your friend Congratulations!
2006-07-14 08:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by NewMom4-20 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i Swimming is actually considered great exercise for pregnant woman. In a swimming pool would be fine for the baby. At the beach I'd be carefully of the waves.
2006-07-14 08:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is actually recommended while you are pregnant. It is good exercise and since we are buoyant in water, it can take some of the pressure off the pelvis, hips and back later in pregnancy.
Just a word of caution -- if you have your own pool don't swim when you are 9 months pregnant! The nesting instinct kicks in big time! LOL I spent 3 hours scrubbing the pool and it didn't even need it! :)
2006-07-14 12:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by aliza1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes she can there is no problam with going swimming i went swimming when i was pregnant with both of my boys and thay are fonr chlorine will not hurt u or the baby as long as theres not to much in the water and as for going to the beach thats fine to as long as she drinks plenty and does not over do it. especly in this heat. but she will be fine swimming its good for you
2006-07-14 08:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is just fine. It's actually a really great way for pregnant women to get exercise. The buoyancy of the water makes it easier for them to move around and it's low impact.
2006-07-14 08:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is perfectly healthy for a pregnant women. Not only is it the best way to stay fit wile pregnant, but its also calming to the mother and the baby.
2006-07-14 08:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by pixiedustplease 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is grate exercise while pregnant the only thing that she needs to stay way from is the hot water that what the doctor told my sister-in-law.
2006-07-14 08:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by spicy girl 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but no jumping or diving, and you have to remember to limit your time in the sun, my doctor told me that when your pregnant your hormone's will cause you to burn 10 times faster than you would if you weren't pregnant. He also told me that only be in the sun 1 hour at a time, then rest, drink lot's of water, and go back in. But be careful of dehidration, if you get dehidrated it can send you into early labor. I'm speaking from experience.
2006-07-14 08:26:16 · answer #8 · answered by none 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant, my OB Dr. said that is was fine to go swimming in a pool, but not to go in a whirpool tub or jacuzzi because of the bacteria & germs that it holds. But to be safe, I would call her Dr.
2006-07-14 08:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by trev_beausmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless specifically directed by a doctor not to participate in that type of activity, yes. It's actually one of the best ways to excercise during pregancy. Less shock on the joints and it feels great to be a bit less bulky for a few minutes.
2006-07-14 08:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by siobhann1013 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋