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Q: Vacation and swimming

I will be 10 weeks pregnant during my upcoming family vacation in December. Is it safe for me to swim in the pool? What about ocean?

This question was asked Nov. 15, 2014 2:39am
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Answered by charmaggedon - Nov. 27, 2014 11:38am

I swam in both the pool and the ocean on a daily basis for a week when I went on my babymoon at 4 months pregnant with DD. I also swam laps in a pool twice a week for exercise throughout that entire pregnancy. DD turned out perfectly healthy and my pregnancy was fine :)

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Answered by Papas~Mama - Nov. 16, 2014 6:14pm

When I was 6 months pregnant with my first child I went to Mexico. I swam in the ocean a lot. The one thing I remember very well was that when I was snorkeling, baby was curled up in a tight little ball; I think he got a little cold! Just be careful of the currents and the tide and such. Have fun!

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Answered by Sianny - Nov. 16, 2014 11:45am

Stickybean I couldn't have said it better lmao!
No cannon balls either. Or drop slides. Basically nothing that could cause water to gush up there, I think its referred to as a Vaginal Douching effect... Don't really know what that is but my baby book says it can lead to infections.
Other then that have a great time x x x

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Nov. 15, 2014 6:47pm

Oh yes I agree we call them spas lol in my below comment. Yes I would avoid too.

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Answered by lyssa7872 - Nov. 15, 2014 6:02pm

lol at StickyBean! Love that response :) The only thing I wanted to add was be wary of hot tubs. Some women avoid them all together, others are fine with a couple minutes. My doctor told me that unless I REGULARLY take VERY hot baths, and am used to it, to use this guide: when I'm hot, baby is getting hot, so if I really want to do it, don't stay in long. Have fun! :)

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Answered by stickybean1976 - Nov. 15, 2014 5:11am

My specialist said it is perfectly fine. He said it's not like your swimming with your Virginia open and having water blowing up into your cervix lol I asked the same thing. He just said don't sit on spa vents lol.
Enjoy your vacation.

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