Swimming during pregnancy can improve blood circulation, improve heart and lung function, improve sleep quality for pregnant women, and reduce fluid buildup in body tissues that often causes swollen legs for pregnant
women.
Tips for Safe Swimming During Pregnancy
If you are used to swimming before getting pregnant, pregnant women can immediately continue this habit when pregnant. However, even if pregnant women are not used to swimming, this sport is still safe to do, really. The following are safe and comfortable swimming tips during pregnancy:
1. Wear a comfortable swimsuit
During pregnancy, the shape and size of the pregnant woman's body will change. Therefore, use a swimsuit that is the right size and comfortable to wear so that pregnant women can still move freely while swimming.
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2. Watch the steps around the pool
The risk of falling in the swimming pool is almost non-existent, but the risk of falling on the floor around a slippery swimming pool can be very high. Therefore, be careful when walking around the pool. Use non-slip shoes or sandals when walking on wet surfaces. Also be careful when pregnant women are about to enter the swimming pool. You should avoid jumping because it can put considerable pressure on the stomach and pose a risk to pregnancy.
3. Use a sunscreen with a minimum level of SPF 30
So that pregnant women's skin does not get sunburnt, use a sunscreen with a minimum level of SPF 30. It's also better to avoid swimming above 10:00 am to 16:00 pm because at that time the sun can really sting the skin. The morning sun before 10:00 tends to be more shady and not stinging. In addition, swimming at this hour is also good for preventing nausea and increasing energy, especially for pregnant women in the first trimester of pregnancy.
4. Stretch your muscles and choose a comfortable swimming style
So that the muscles are not shocked, do muscle stretches before and after swimming. When swimming, choose a swimming style that is light and comfortable so as not to injure your neck, shoulders, or back muscles. Breaststroke is the best choice pregnant women can do. With this style, pregnant women do not have to bother twisting their bodies or stomachs.
5. Stay hydrated
Sufficient consumption of mineral water so that pregnant women are not easily weak and tired due to dehydration. Even though pregnant women don't feel thirsty while swimming, take time to rest for a while and drink a few sips of mineral water.
6. Always accompanied when swimming
Ask to always be accompanied when pregnant women are swimming. This is necessary so that if at any time something happens that endangers the pregnant woman's pregnancy, someone else is on standby and can help the pregnant woman.
7. Pay attention to the temperature of the pool water
When the day is too hot, the temperature of the swimming pool water can increase. The ideal swimming pool water temperature is 27–33 degrees Celsius. The temperature above is considered risky because it can make the pregnant woman's body temperature too high.
One of the things that pregnant women fear the most when swimming is the chlorine content in swimming pool water which can harm the mother and fetus. In fact, until now there is no evidence to suggest that chlorine in swimming pool water can cause pregnant women to miscarry.
So, there's no need to be afraid to swim while pregnant, yes, pregnant women. Pregnant women can do swimming by applying the tips above. If your muscles hurt or tighten when you swim, you may be experiencing muscle cramps. Immediately get out of the pool and rest for a while.
Some conditions of pregnancy make pregnant women have to limit physical activity in order to maintain pregnancy. Therefore, there is nothing wrong if pregnant women want to consult a doctor first before deciding to swim while pregnant.
These are Tips for Safe and Comfortable Swimming while Pregnant
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