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Swimming And Pregnancy

1 posts on this thread and the last post was on October 22nd, 2005 9:16 PM
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Heather - October 22nd, 2005 8:12 AM
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Silly question....I enjoy freestyle swimming and that involves me holding my breath for a few strokes, will that hurt my baby now and throughout my pregnancy? (I'm 5 weeks pregnant)


Bohnwin - October 22nd, 2005 9:16 PM

Actually, most docs will reccommend swimming as a form of exercise for pregnant women... it is low-impact, and works many muscle groups. Completely healthy... if you are concerned about your baby being oxygen deprived, if you're not deprived, neither is your baby. GO FOR IT!!!