What are the Benefits of Swimming While Pregnant

Sometimes we do not know the importance of sports when it comes to being pregnant. Swimming is one of the most recommended sports by doctors when you are pregnant! It is in fact, the most recommended and beneficial sport to do while waiting for your little one(s).

13 Swimming Benefits for Pregnancy:

1. Benefits to the circulatory system of the mother and baby, because swimming is a cardiovascular exercise and the baby needs adequate oxygenation for growth in the womb.
2. It improves the mother's mobility, because in some cases the mother has mobility problems when walking. It can be very hard! Especially at the end of the pregnancy and when there is more than one baby, like in the case of twins.
3. Allows the correct position of the baby in the birth canal during the final weeks.
4. Helps decrease mother's anxiety.
5. In the case of twins, swimming helps babies to have a greater ability to move in the womb of the mother, allowing proper development.
6. Reduces the appearance of varicose veins and swelling in the legs of the mother.
7. Increases muscle tone and strengthens it, because swimming muscles of arms and legs are used.
8. Promotes better sleep
9. Increases endorphin levels and therefore the feeling of well-being.
10. Makes the mom feel less tired.
11. The joints are strengthened during the practice of swimming.
12. Counteracts the pressure that can be gaining on the back for the progressive growth of the womb.
13. The horizontal position facilitates a better distribution of body weight without overloading a particular area.

Is Swimming Good during Pregnancy?

Yes, all these benefits together, make you better carry all the physical and psychological changes that are presented to you during pregnancy. Of course, it is important to adapt your activity to each stage of pregnancy. So, you have to consider what to do depending on the time of gestation in which you are. It is always recommended to ask your doctor about your particular situation.

Swimming during Pregnancy Precautions:

Your Doctor may prohibit you from exercise during pregnancy in any of these cases:

High risk pregnancy.

Threat of premature delivery.

Previous placenta.

Delayed uterine growth.

Vascular problems.

Dilation of the cervix.

Having expelled the mucus plug or suffering a pregnancy disease incompatible with exercise.

Is Swimming Safe During Pregnancy?

Being pregnant does not mean not being able to exercise! Although you have to be careful with the activities that are practiced, half an hour of exercise daily gives you many benefits and swimming is one of the most recommended activities for pregnant women.

Are you pregnant and do you fear that playing sports could harm your condition?

Do not fear, it is highly recommended that you practice exercise during the gestation months, after being cleared for exercise by your Doctor of course. Specifically, it is recommended that you practice about 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Another alternative is to do 10 minutes of exercise three times a day.

Pregnancy Swimming Workout Tips:

There are techniques or tips to swim during pregnancy, trimester to trimester and obtain very favorable results.

First Trimester:

During the first trimester of pregnancy, you can swim about 30 minutes during the day, it helps reduce and even prevent nausea giving energy to the rest of the day. It is important to have supervision during the exercise.

Second Trimester:

In the second trimester of pregnancy you can use a maternity swimsuit to have adequate comfort during exercise and not having an uncomfortable belly. Keep in mind that gaining weight does not mean that you should stop swimming. You can swim the backstroke without hurting the bloodstream unlike exercises off the water.

Third Trimester:

In the third trimester of pregnancy the crawl stroke is positive for the chest muscles and helps the back, these areas during pregnancy usually have problems due to the weight of the baby.

You should always go to the pool with adequate hydration and drink a good amount of water before starting your workout, to avoid dehydration.

Finally, remember that always before starting swimming during pregnancy or any sports activity, you should consult your doctor, especially if you have never performed any type of previous exercise.

You must stretch and warm up before starting any activity. The mother can choose the stroke that best suits her, be it breaststroke, crawl or backstroke and change to the one she wants when her body asks for another stroke.

Swimming during pregnancy is one of the safest sports for the baby, provided that they comply with the regulations of each site where swimming is practiced. It is recommended to go swimming with company and family to always maintain a bond to any situation that may arise.

If you feel unsafe to swim alone, it is recommended to always do it with lifeguards on guard or with family members who accompany you, so you can have more confidence when doing the exercise. Remember to always be hydrated and maintain a balanced diet when you go swimming.

It is important to be healthy so that the baby can be healthy. Swimming is one of the most complete sports. You can also complete this exercise with a walk without forcing the body.

Staying healthy is the key to a better life.

Oliver Paredes’ bio:

Swim Instructor in Miami, FL

I have spent my whole life in the water. My family has always loved the beach and pools. I started formal classes when I was 5 years old and never stopped since then! I was a four-year member of my high school swim team. I swam during college and represented my University until the very last day. I have been teaching lessons for five years now and have taught all sorts of ages and abilities. I have taught 6 months old babies, 2 -year olds with no experience, kids of a variety of ages, pregnant women and several adults. I have had the opportunity to teach kids with autism applying different techniques to make it safe, easy and fun! I am very confident in my instructing abilities.

CREDENTIALS

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid/AED and Bloodborne Pathogens

SPECIALTIES

All Ages, beginners to adults, competitive swimming