Hi there....
I've been swimming for about 4 1/2 years, 4-6 times per week. I just found out that I'm pregnant (about 3 weeks along) and I was wondering if anyone out there can offer any advice as to whether or not I can continue my regular schedule. I'm suffering from "morning sickness" but I find that swimming actually helps.
What about continuing through the 2nd and 3rd trimesters? I've noticed some women at the pool I swim at checking their heart rate(?)
Has anyone out there competed during pregnancy?!
Thanks!:)
I am sure you should check with your Doctor, as I am sure there are a lot of variables that only someone familiar with your health and the baby's health would need to know in order to advise you. There was a woman in our group that swam with us last year up until about 2 weeks before she delivered. She and the baby are doing great, she rejoined the group about a month later, and I must admit she is in very fine shape. You would never have quessed she just had a child. I believe this was her third. She was not doing flip turns, or diving in obviously, but she did most of the workouts at a fair pace. I was surprised that she continued with the group as long as she did. Good luck to you and congratulations.
I am sure you should check with your Doctor, as I am sure there are a lot of variables that only someone familiar with your health and the baby's health would need to know in order to advise you. There was a woman in our group that swam with us last year up until about 2 weeks before she delivered. She and the baby are doing great, she rejoined the group about a month later, and I must admit she is in very fine shape. You would never have quessed she just had a child. I believe this was her third. She was not doing flip turns, or diving in obviously, but she did most of the workouts at a fair pace. I was surprised that she continued with the group as long as she did. Good luck to you and congratulations.
