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!:)
Weird...don't know why that posted. All I did was hit the return button. What I was going to say was....
I swam during my pregnancy all the way up til 2 days before I delivered! It helped me tremendously with the backaches and blahs that occur in pregnancy. It helped me bounce back quicker afterwards too! I tried to keep my heart rate around 140-150 and just swam a lot of medium effort long swims. Nothing all out sprint. I did not compete in any meets because I love to race and knew I would push myself too hard. I also swam with my second child - not as much because taking care of my first child took a lot of my energy! Both my babies were very healthy! I would highly reccommend swimming throughout your pregnancy! :)
Weird...don't know why that posted. All I did was hit the return button. What I was going to say was....
I swam during my pregnancy all the way up til 2 days before I delivered! It helped me tremendously with the backaches and blahs that occur in pregnancy. It helped me bounce back quicker afterwards too! I tried to keep my heart rate around 140-150 and just swam a lot of medium effort long swims. Nothing all out sprint. I did not compete in any meets because I love to race and knew I would push myself too hard. I also swam with my second child - not as much because taking care of my first child took a lot of my energy! Both my babies were very healthy! I would highly reccommend swimming throughout your pregnancy! :)
