Can pregnant women swim? What should pregnant women pay attention to when swimming?

In the summer, everyone wants to go swimming to cool down and have fun, but then the problem arises: pregnant mothers also want to go swimming but are afraid of what the consequences will be. So today, the editor will share with you how to understand whether you can swim during pregnancy?

Can pregnant women swim?

Pregnant women can swim, but swimming is not suitable in the early and late stages of pregnancy, mainly to avoid premature rupture of membranes and infection. Swimming is a good way to exercise for healthy pregnant women in the second trimester, just like walking and doing exercises, but there are many things to pay attention to, and pregnant women must be careful.

What should pregnant women pay attention to when swimming?

1. The swimming time should be appropriate. If pregnant women want to swim, it is best not to swim for too long, and it is best to exercise at a relatively relaxed level. If pregnant women are too tired, it will not only be harmful to their own body, but also to the fetus. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women to control the swimming time to about 20 minutes. You can also swim for a few minutes, then take a full rest, and then swim for a few minutes, so that you will have more physical strength.

2. Choose the right time to swim. If pregnant women want to swim, it is best to choose between the fifth and seventh months of pregnancy, during which the fetus's physical condition is relatively stable. Swimming during this period will not cause much harm to the fetus, so it is best to choose this period to swim, and do not swim at other times.

3. It is best to have someone else accompany you. Pregnant women have a special physique, so when swimming, they may experience leg cramps or other conditions. It is best to have someone else accompany you when swimming, so that you can get timely treatment in case of any unexpected situation.

4. Sufficient water. Pregnant women consume a lot of energy during pregnancy, so you must replenish water in time before and after swimming. If you don’t replenish water in time, you may be in danger of dehydration.

What are the benefits of swimming properly for pregnant women?

For pregnant women who are 4 to 7 months pregnant, swimming can not only enhance the functions of the cardiopulmonary and nervous systems and promote blood circulation, but also exercise the muscles of the waist, back, thighs, pelvic floor, etc., making them more adaptable to childbirth, and can relieve symptoms such as back pain, hemorrhoids, and lower limb edema during pregnancy. In addition, the buoyancy of water not only reduces the burden on pregnant women, but also makes the fetus less susceptible to vibration. Compared with land sports, the advantage of pregnant women exercising in water is that the body burden is very small, so they can easily exercise the waist and leg muscles. In addition, swimming consumes more energy, and can remove excess fat from pregnant women in a relatively short time. Pregnant women with good swimming skills can also increase their lung capacity through diving and other methods. In addition, swimming exercises can significantly reduce the back pain, hemorrhoids, varicose veins of pregnant women during pregnancy and effectively correct abnormal fetal position, all of which can make the delivery of pregnant women smoother. Relevant foreign statistics also show that pregnant women who have participated in swimming training not only have a much higher rate of normal delivery than ordinary parturients, but also shorten the delivery process by about half.

What should pregnant women pay attention to underwater?

1. Do not dive. Diving may cause excessive impact to the abdomen, and exercises that squeeze and vibrate the abdomen should be avoided throughout pregnancy.

2. Do not jump into the pool with your feet facing down. Jumping into the pool with your feet facing down can easily cause water to enter the vagina, causing infection, and it can also cause impact on the abdomen. Enter the water slowly, and do not swim on your back.

3. When swimming, there should be someone nearby or on the shore to supervise.

4. The exercise time should not be too long. It is best not to exceed two hours. You should not feel too tired at the end of the exercise. Generally, swimming 300-400 meters is enough.

5. Please do not sit around in a wet swimsuit, and do not borrow or rent a swimsuit for swimming. Bacteria also like the sun, the beach, and the water. The hotter and more humid it is, the faster the bacteria multiply. If you sit around in a wet swimsuit, bacteria can easily invade the vagina and multiply, causing vaginitis.