https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/12574/diving-in-while-pregnantAny ideas? Is it okay to dive in the pool, off the blocks or off the side while in your first trimester? I am an avid swimmer for the last 15 or so years.en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/199541?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 02 Oct 2016 14:56:42 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:4cad82c5-9664-462b-befa-be1858d584d6Former MemberHi! I&#39;m not an OB but I&#39;m a mother of 2. I don&#39;t think it&#39;s safe to dive when you&#39;re pregnant. Might as well wait after pregnancy and dive anytime you want.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/199493?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:16:55 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f3d7e8e6-debc-4191-8520-e6f8e7d70749Former MemberI was told not to dive in while I was pregnant (in any trimester) because it could increase the risk of placental abruption.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/199482?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 01 Oct 2016 05:29:02 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:4b3b5a1e-5f9d-488f-803e-eb815142c12cgobearsHi Fishy-- I didn&#39;t compete during any of my (3) pregnancies so I didn&#39;t need to dive. I did practice all the way up to delivery days, though. I always just did a feet first entry in the water for practice to be on the safe side. Not sure what your OB would say about diving for a meet - probably good to ask.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/199472?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:10:49 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:00bd2f7b-5698-44c5-af0c-65f5929652ceForceDJI&#39;m a guy...so I&#39;ve never actually carried a child. But I am a father of two. I&#39;d say that if you have to ask then you probably ought to refrain. Is it that important during these few months? Just my opinion. An OB-GYN&#39;s opinion might be more valuable here. Dan<div style="clear:both;"></div>