Regular exercise during pregnancy is very beneficial for both maternal and fetal health, but you will definitely worry about the unhygienic water in the swimming pool. So what kind of swimming pool is more suitable for pregnant mothers? What should I pay attention to when exercising in water?
The benefits of water exercise during pregnancy
1. Water exercise can increase lung capacity and allow expectant mothers to hold their breath and exert force for a long time during childbirth, shortening the delivery process.
2. Regular water exercise can burn excess calories in the body and prevent obesity.
3. It can reduce fetal pressure on the rectum, promote blood reflux in the pelvis, eliminate blood stasis, and help prevent constipation, lower limb edema, and varicose veins.
4. The heavy pregnant uterus is supported by the buoyancy of water, which can reduce the burden on the lumbar and dorsal muscles that support the pregnant uterus, thereby alleviating or eliminating the common symptoms of low back pain during pregnancy.
5. When swimming, all muscles in the body participate in the activity, which can promote vigorous blood circulation, enhance the physical fitness of expectant mothers, and benefit fetal development.
Which type of swimming pool is suitable for pregnant mothers?
You must also be concerned about the water quality of these places and not know how to choose. You can investigate the swimming pool from these aspects: 1. Disinfection method of swimming pool water: Traditional swimming pools use chlorine disinfection, which produces some chemicals that are irritating to the body. So it is best for pregnant mothers to choose swimming pools that use ozone and infrared disinfection methods. This method can ensure that the pool water is updated once in a short period of time, effectively removing bacteria, and even meeting the standards of drinking water.
2. Swimming pools with fewer people and requiring a health certificate: A health certificate needs to be issued by a local health station after a physical examination, which can effectively prevent the transmission of some diseases and ensure the hygiene of the swimming pool water to a certain extent.
PS: Five star hotel swimming pools, professional competition level swimming pools, and private swimming pools are more suitable for pregnant mothers.
Precautions for swimming during pregnancy
1. The best time to swim is between 5-7 months of pregnancy, as the fetus has already stabilized during implantation, all organs have grown properly, and physiological functions have begun to take effect. However, in the late stages of pregnancy, in order to avoid premature rupture and infection of amniotic fluid, expectant mothers should stop swimming.
2. Don't overexert your joints. Due to the presence of buoyancy, it is often difficult to feel excessive extension of limbs and joints. Pregnant mothers should pay special attention to avoid adverse effects on themselves and the fetus due to excessive stretching.
3. Do not dive, as the physical condition after pregnancy is significantly different from before. Do not blindly believe in your own physical condition. In addition, one should not hold their breath for a long time while diving, otherwise it may cause harm to the fetus due to lack of oxygen.
