Yes. Swimming is considered to be safe in pregnancy. If you have a
healthy pregnancy, you should aim to do regular excercise. Just be sure to check with your doctor, physiotherapist or
midwife before you start if swimming
is new to you.
Swimming helps to keep you fit, which will make it easier to adapt to pregnancy. It may also help you to feel better about your changing body.
Swimming is a particularly good exercise in pregnancy, as the water helps to support your extra weight. This can be a huge relief, especially in the third trimester. And unlike some other forms of aerobic exercise, swimming helps you to feel cool.
The pool water should be no warmer than 32 degrees C. But don't worry, as most public pools are cooler than this, unless they've been heated for a specific class. You may want to ask about the temperature of the pool if you are abroad, though.
Swimming helps to keep you fit, which will make it easier to adapt to pregnancy. It may also help you to feel better about your changing body.
Swimming is a particularly good exercise in pregnancy, as the water helps to support your extra weight. This can be a huge relief, especially in the third trimester. And unlike some other forms of aerobic exercise, swimming helps you to feel cool.
The pool water should be no warmer than 32 degrees C. But don't worry, as most public pools are cooler than this, unless they've been heated for a specific class. You may want to ask about the temperature of the pool if you are abroad, though.
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If you were a regular swimmer before you became pregnant, you should be able to continue with your usual routine. Even if you've never exercised before, swimming is safe to take up during pregnancy. Swimming in a chlorinated pool is not harmful to you or your baby. It's usually safe for you to swim throughout your pregnancy, right up until your baby's birth.
Whether or not you are a seasoned swimmer, you should start slowly and gradually work up to sessions of up to 30 minutes long. Make sure you warm up and cool down gradually, and don't over-exert yourself. You should always come out of the pool feeling that you could do more.
Choose a stroke that you enjoy and feels comfortable. Alternating between swimming on your front, and floating on your back, while gently kicking your legs, will give you a good all-round workout. Take care not to arch your back.
Choose a swimming stroke other than breaststroke if you have any problems with pain at the front of your pelvis, as it may make the pain worse. You may want to ask your doctor or midwife to refer you to a physiotherapist. Some women find they can swim breaststroke again following treatment.
If you feel unwell, or experience any unusual symptoms such as pain or bleeding, stop your swimming sessions and talk to your doctor or midwife.
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