Pregnancy tips Dangers Of Swimming As Exercise In Pregnancy

I have always thought of swimming as a great way to get exercise in pregnancy. However, there are some dangers you should be aware of as this article explains. Read more:

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How to have a great, safe pregnancy swim workout:
1. Choose a stroke that won’t put pressure on your pregnant body. Front Crawl is great for a higher intensity pregnancy workout.

2. If you need a resting stroke for intervals try using a snorkel with breast stroke arms so that you don’t have to keep bobbing your head out of the water and putting pressure on your lower back, whilst using front crawl legs to propel you.

3. Have a light snack a couple of hours before you enter the pool.

4. If you have access to a chemical-free pool in your area then use it.

5. Always shower and wash your hair immediately after leaving the pool to reduce uptake of chemicals into your bloodstream.